The Bail Project Ceases Operations in Atlanta Due to Regressive Georgia Law
Closure Expected to Worsen Overcrowding and Crisis at Fulton County Jail
Jeremy ChersonJune 10, 2024
By Signing SB 63, Gov. Brian Kemp Folds to Regressive Policy That Criminalizes Poverty
SB 63 would severely limit charitable bail organizations, harming low-income Georgians in need
Jeremy ChersonMay 1, 2024
With Dangerous Veto Override, Kentucky Lawmakers Turn Misguided “Safer Kentucky Act” Into Law
The Kentucky legislature’s actions fail to offer solutions to persistent public safety challenges
Jeremy ChersonApril 12, 2024
Kentucky Governor Vetoes Broken “Safer Kentucky Act”
In an attempt to protect the commonwealth’s residents, Gov. Beshear steps in to correct the legislature's folly.
Jeremy ChersonApril 9, 2024
DA Ogg’s Defeat in Primary Result of Broken Promises and Bad Policy
Harris County Prosecutor loses public support after backing off of pro-reform policies, costing her job
Jeremy ChersonMarch 6, 2024
Texas Bail Reform Improves Public Safety, According to New Report
Findings from the O’Donnell Monitor in Harris County show that minimizing cash bail yields great community benefits and cost savings.
Jeremy ChersonMarch 4, 2024
The Bail Project Welcomes New MODERN Justice Task Force Report
The report creates a blueprint for change to the jail system in Oklahoma, including the need for uniform pretrial data collection and reporting
Jeremy ChersonFebruary 7, 2024
The Bail Project Denounces Passage of Regressive Bill That Criminalizes Poverty in GA House
SB 63 would severely limit charitable bail organizations, harming low-income Georgians in need
Jeremy ChersonFebruary 6, 2024
The Bail Project Condemns GA Senate Vote on Bill Restricting Charitable Bail Assistance to Low-Income Georgians
Nonprofit calls on House members to reject misguided bill
Jeremy ChersonFebruary 1, 2024
The Bail Project Opposes the Safer Kentucky Act
Key provisions of the bill include unnecessary restrictions of charitable bail organizations that will harm Kentuckians
Jeremy ChersonJanuary 10, 2024
