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Francis’s Fight for Justice: What It’s Like To Be Blind In Jail

It took three years for Francis’s case to go to trial. Unable to afford cash bail, he faced spending that entire time in jail.

Melissa EtehadDecember 20, 2024

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Jane’s Journey Through Grief, Addiction, and Bail

Jane’s story shows how grief and addiction intersect with unjust cash bail, and how your support can spark healing and hope.

Chloe JacksonDecember 17, 2024

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Tyron’s Violent Arrest Exposes Cash Bail’s Dangerous Impact on Americans with Disabilities

Police punched and tased Tyron McAlpin. His arrest exposes cash bail’s dangerous impact on disabled Americans.

Melissa EtehadDecember 4, 2024

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Nature as Refuge in Amos’s Fight for Freedom

Battling trauma and systemic challenges rooted in his upbringing on the Flathead Indian Reservation led to Amos being incarcerated while legally innocent.

Melissa EtehadOctober 14, 2024

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Chef Alfredo’s Story and Our Broken Bail System

Alfredo spent weeks in a real-life dystopia, legally innocent, simply because he couldn't afford bail – a harsh reality too many face today.

Melissa EtehadOctober 4, 2024

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A Traffic Stop Separated Destinie From Her Daughter for Nearly Two Months

When a single mother is held on unaffordable cash bail, her entire family pays the price.

Melissa EtehadSeptember 5, 2024

Ronnie was incarcerated pretrial in the Maricopa County Jail

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Pretrial Incarceration Nearly Ended His Treatment for Methamphetamine Addiction

Ronnie’s story shows how cash bail and unnecessary pretrial incarceration can threaten people’s physical and mental health.

Melissa EtehadAugust 12, 2024

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Two Decades After His First Arrest, Charles Finally Received Help

Forced to support himself, Charles was swept into the disproportionate impact of mass incarceration on Black Americans following the War on Drugs.

Melissa EtehadJuly 16, 2024

Samuel contemplating the death of his loved one

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Mourning the Death of a Loved One Behind Bars

Samuel was incarcerated when he learned that his long-term partner, Stephanie, was murdered.

Melissa EtehadJune 24, 2024

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A $30K Bail Amount Determined in a Matter of Minutes

Aubriana became homeless after a judge set her bail at $30,000 in a hearing that lasted less than 20 minutes.

Melissa EtehadMay 11, 2024

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Someone like Michael. Read his story below.

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Someone like Ashley. Read her story below.

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Someone like Sherry. Read her story below.

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