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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

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The Bail Project Back To School Syllabus

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

Hannah WebsterSeptember 13, 2023

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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

A grid of 18 Bail Project client portraits

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Amplifying Voices Against Cash Bail: The Power of Client Stories

Stories of real people, real lives, and the real consequences of an unforgiving and unjust cash bail system.

Hannah WebsterAugust 23, 2023

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The Loud Truth Behind Quiet Dismissals

One Concrete Way to Make the Justice System Fairer

Keep California’s Bail Decisions in California, Not Washington D.C.

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NEWS & STORIES

The Loud Truth Behind Quiet Dismissals

One Concrete Way to Make the Justice System Fairer

Keep California’s Bail Decisions in California, Not Washington D.C.

The Myth of “Having Your Day in Court”

The Bail Project Back To School Syllabus

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

Amplifying Voices Against Cash Bail: The Power of Client Stories

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