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Michigan Legislature Fails to Advance Historic Pretrial Reform Legislation

The comprehensive legislation included crucial reforms aimed at reducing wealth-based detention, ensuring due process, and improving pretrial decision-making

Jeremy ChersonDecember 19, 2024

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Jane’s Journey Through Grief, Addiction, and Bail

Jane’s story shows how grief and addiction intersect with unjust cash bail, and how your support can spark healing and hope.

Chloe JacksonDecember 17, 2024

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Tyron’s Violent Arrest Exposes Cash Bail’s Dangerous Impact on Americans with Disabilities

Police punched and tased Tyron McAlpin. His arrest exposes cash bail’s dangerous impact on disabled Americans.

Melissa EtehadDecember 4, 2024

Pretrial reform in Michigan must be passed

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Lawmakers Must Deliver on Pretrial Reform Fixes

To further improve safety and fairness, Michigan must pass crucial pretrial reform bills. But with only a few days remaining on the legislative calendar, time is running out.

Emma StammenDecember 4, 2024

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Bail Funds Are Better Than Bail Bond Agents

Real Justice Starts With Listening, Not Labels

House Improves SJR 5, but Texas Pretrial Freedoms Still Under Attack

Michigan Legislature Fails to Advance Historic Pretrial Reform Legislation

Jane’s Journey Through Grief, Addiction, and Bail

Tyron’s Violent Arrest Exposes Cash Bail’s Dangerous Impact on Americans with Disabilities

Lawmakers Must Deliver on Pretrial Reform Fixes

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Bail Funds Are Better Than Bail Bond Agents

Real Justice Starts With Listening, Not Labels

House Improves SJR 5, but Texas Pretrial Freedoms Still Under Attack

Michigan Legislature Fails to Advance Historic Pretrial Reform Legislation

Jane’s Journey Through Grief, Addiction, and Bail

Tyron’s Violent Arrest Exposes Cash Bail’s Dangerous Impact on Americans with Disabilities

Lawmakers Must Deliver on Pretrial Reform Fixes

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