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CLIENT STORIES

Ancestral Strength: Ontequa’s Resilience Amidst Adversity

Through challenges and incarceration, Ontequa’s steadfast connection to her Salish roots remains her guiding force.

The Bail ProjectSeptember 21, 2023

POLICY

The Myth of “Having Your Day in Court”

As criminal trials go extinct in the shadow of plea bargains, “having your day in court” is transforming into American folklore.

Nicole Zayas ManzanoSeptember 18, 2023

LEARN

The Bail Project Back To School Syllabus

Dive into our all-in-one resource for the basics of the cash bail system.

The Bail ProjectSeptember 13, 2023

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LEARN

Trump’s Bail Outcry Unveils America’s True Justice Disparity

Trump spotlighted a "two-tiered justice system," yet missed America's real bail crisis. Wealth often buys freedom, leaving the poor unjustly behind bars.

David GasparAugust 24, 2023

NEWS & STORIES

When Judges Have Little Time and Less Data

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