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Is the sharing of mugshots constitutional?

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The Public Sharing Of Mugshots Undermines The Presumption Of Innocence

The presumption of innocence – the idea that everyone in the United States is innocent until proven otherwise – is turned on its head by the public sharing of mugshots.

Melissa EtehadNovember 18, 2024

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Historic Pretrial Legislation Advances Equal Justice in Michigan

Comprehensive legislation, which was heard in the House Criminal Justice Committee, includes crucial reforms aimed at reducing wealth-based detention, ensuring due process, and improving pretrial decision-making

Jeremy ChersonNovember 12, 2024

IN ACTION

Bailing It Forward

Once jailed for lack of bail, William now works as an Operations Manager for The Bail Project, helping others find freedom.

Melissa EtehadOctober 18, 2024

POLICY

Legislative Attack on Bail Funds Threatens Lifeline for Poorest Americans

Our system promises “Equal Justice Under Law,” but how can justice be equal if the way you’re treated by the courts depends on how much money you have?

David GasparOctober 17, 2024

NEWS & STORIES

“They Said I Didn’t Look Disabled”

Q&A: Can We Stop Jailing People in Crisis?

The False Promise of Bail: What Tulsa’s New Report Reveals

The Public Sharing Of Mugshots Undermines The Presumption Of Innocence

Historic Pretrial Legislation Advances Equal Justice in Michigan

Bailing It Forward

Legislative Attack on Bail Funds Threatens Lifeline for Poorest Americans

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NEWS & STORIES

“They Said I Didn’t Look Disabled”

Q&A: Can We Stop Jailing People in Crisis?

The False Promise of Bail: What Tulsa’s New Report Reveals

The Public Sharing Of Mugshots Undermines The Presumption Of Innocence

Historic Pretrial Legislation Advances Equal Justice in Michigan

Bailing It Forward

Legislative Attack on Bail Funds Threatens Lifeline for Poorest Americans

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