When Judges Have Little Time and Less Data
With little time and less evidence, judges routinely set bail based on prosecutor recommendations.
The Bail ProjectOctober 16, 2025
NEWS & STORIES
Common Dreams: Illinois Proved Bail Reform Works; Washington Wants to Undermine It
Illinois did not just pass bail reform with the Pretrial Fairness Act—it built a safer, fairer, and more lasting pretrial system. Other states should take note.
Erin GeorgeOctober 14, 2025
The New York Times: One Concrete Way to Make the Justice System Fairer
Trump recently declared bail reform is contributing to a public safety “emergency” in Washington, but research says otherwise.
David GasparOctober 2, 2025
The Sacramento Bee: Keep California’s Bail Decisions in California, Not Washington D.C.
Bail decisions should be kept to the states, not the federal government. Federal overreach regarding cashless bail is a mistake.
Josh MitmanSeptember 19, 2025
