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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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Michigan Mothers Deserve Pretrial Freedom

The vast majority of women in jail haven’t been convicted of anything, yet unaffordable cash bail traps them behind bars.

Emma StammenMay 9, 2024

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When a Wedding Registry Becomes Social Advocacy

This couple took a revolutionary approach to their wedding and asked guests to bail people out of jail.

Meghan HamiltonMay 7, 2024

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10 Times the Bail System Benefited the Ultrarich

From Elizabeth Holmes to George Santos, high rollers and their networks have leveraged the cash bail system to buy their freedom and impact case outcomes.

Hannah WebsterMay 6, 2024

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From the Streets to Sanctuary

She Got Sober. Then the Charges Came.

Texas Takes Steps Toward a Better Pretrial System

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

Michigan Mothers Deserve Pretrial Freedom

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From the Streets to Sanctuary

She Got Sober. Then the Charges Came.

Texas Takes Steps Toward a Better Pretrial System

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

Michigan Mothers Deserve Pretrial Freedom

When a Wedding Registry Becomes Social Advocacy

10 Times the Bail System Benefited the Ultrarich

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