Nicole was in the midst of buying a house, completing an internship, and raising her children when she learned the state of Oklahoma was building a criminal case against her.
Melissa EtehadSeptember 22, 2022
Family separation is just one of the many devastating consequences of the cash bail system.
Melissa EtehadSeptember 21, 2022
To channel Louisville’s pain and unrest after Breonna Taylor’s murder, activist Bruce created an after school basketball program for kids. He was arrested for protesting.
Melissa EtehadSeptember 9, 2022
After giving a ride to a friend, Robert's dream of world travel faces a sudden, dire setback, testing his hope and freedom.
Melissa EtehadFebruary 22, 2022
For Byron, a trans woman and former Marine, their loyal service dog, Blade, was family. When Byron was arrested and held pretrial in Spokane County, they worried about losing custody…
Shannon SoperNovember 11, 2021
Lupe has kidney disease and diabetes. When Louis was booked into the Los Angeles County Jail and held on $10,000 bail, Lupe was suddenly alone, bearing the brunt of this…
Shannon SoperOctober 13, 2021
Every year, tens of thousands of people with mental health conditions are incarcerated in jails across America. When people like Esteban are arrested and detained during a mental health crisis,…
Shannon SoperMay 4, 2021
When Kamren, a Black man living in Austin, was held pretrial at the Travis County Jail, he worried about the financial and emotional toll his incarceration would take on his…
Shannon SoperMay 4, 2021
Letitia struggles with diabetes and muscle spasms. In this video, she shares what it’s like to be denied medication in jail and the toll it took on her life.
Shannon SoperMay 4, 2021
While she was in jail in Augusta, Michaela worried about her children’s well-being. She felt sad for the birthdays she missed and holidays she couldn’t celebrate. Incarcerated women face a…
Shannon SoperMay 4, 2021
