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Houston client, Hervis, standing outside in the shade amongst greenery, in a striped polo and blue jeans

CLIENT STORIES

Voter Disenfranchisement: Texas Man Arrested at the Ballot Box

A case of voter disenfranchisement: Hervis was arrested and held on $100k bail for allegedly voting while on parole.

The Bail ProjectNovember 8, 2022

a birds-eye-view of a group of three people at ballot boxes, one in thought

POLICY

Why Ohioans should vote NO on Issue 1

Issue 1 is being presented to voters under the guise of public safety. Unfortunately, the rationale behind the proposal is deeply misguided.

Josh MitmanNovember 8, 2022

A man in a white shirt standing in a rural field.

CLIENT STORIES VIDEO

No Money, No Freedom: Cash Bail in Rural Kentucky

Low-income defendants in rural America are impacted in unique ways, yet their experiences are often overlooked. We talked to people throughout Kentucky — where incarceration rates are higher than the…

The Bail ProjectOctober 21, 2022

Phoenix Client, Lisa, outside of UEI College in the shade

CLIENT STORIES

Lisa Was Incarcerated for a Single Missed Court Date

Lisa is from the Hopi Tribe. At age 46, she was on track to graduate college when an unexpected charge landed her in jail.

The Bail ProjectOctober 13, 2022

NEWS & STORIES

What a Day in the Cuyahoga County Jail Cost a Mother

The Bail Project Opposes House Passage of Federal Bills Threatening Bail Reform and States’ Rights

People Are Jailed for Missed Court Dates. Simple Reminders Can Prevent This.

Voter Disenfranchisement: Texas Man Arrested at the Ballot Box

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NEWS & STORIES

What a Day in the Cuyahoga County Jail Cost a Mother

The Bail Project Opposes House Passage of Federal Bills Threatening Bail Reform and States’ Rights

People Are Jailed for Missed Court Dates. Simple Reminders Can Prevent This.

Voter Disenfranchisement: Texas Man Arrested at the Ballot Box

Why Ohioans should vote NO on Issue 1

No Money, No Freedom: Cash Bail in Rural Kentucky

Lisa Was Incarcerated for a Single Missed Court Date

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