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The Bail Project Responds to Changes to the State Constitution of Wisconsin that Expand the Use of Cash Bail

Cash bail has no place in a justice system that promises equal justice under the law.

Jeremy ChersonApril 6, 2023

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The Bail Project Responds to Gov. Abbott’s Call for Expanded Pretrial Detention During the State of the State Address

Governor signals support for ill-advised changes to Texas’s pretrial system.

Jeremy ChersonFebruary 17, 2023

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The Bail Project Announces New CEO

National Director of Operations David Gaspar to lead The Bail Project, succeeding Founder and CEO Robin Steinberg.

Jeremy ChersonFebruary 15, 2023

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The Bail Project Opposes Indiana Senate Joint Resolution 1 (SJR 1)

Proposed resolution to amend the state constitution stands to expand preventive detention without protecting the individual rights of the accused or limiting the use of cash bail.

Jeremy ChersonJanuary 25, 2023

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The Bail Project Announces New National Director of Policy

As National Director of Policy, Erin George will lead The Bail Project’s strategy to use its distinctive expertise and data to support policy/advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal…

Jeremy ChersonDecember 14, 2022

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Bail Project Releases Position on Ohio Issue 1

Ohioans have a choice to make. Double down on a system of wealth-based pretrial detention that costs state taxpayers $266 million each year and results in stark racial disparities in who…

The Bail ProjectSeptember 7, 2022

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The Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund partners with The Bail Project and Lawndale Christian Legal Center to support public safety through apartments that stabilize lives

People who leave Cook County Jail on individual-recognizance bonds can be connected to affordable housing through a partnership announced today by the Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund, The Bail Project…

The Bail ProjectJuly 20, 2022

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Indiana Law Targeting The Bail Project Faces Legal Challenge Over Constitutionality

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is suing the state of Indiana over the constitutionality of a new law targeting The Bail Project.

The Bail ProjectMay 4, 2022

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Kentucky Faith Leaders Stand with The Bail Project, Oppose HB313

As faith leaders, we stand against House Bill 313, which would greatly restrict charitable organizations like The Bail Project, which helps poor people who cannot afford bail.

The Bail ProjectFebruary 23, 2022

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The Bail Project Invests $2.9M In Social Services, Public Safety In Chicago

Community Release with Support addresses root causes through services, partnership with Lawndale Christian Legal Center.

The Bail ProjectDecember 7, 2021

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