The Bail Project works in Oklahoma to combat the injustice of cash bail, which imprisons people not because they are dangerous but because they are poor, disproportionately affecting low-income and…
Jeremy ChersonFebruary 28, 2025
Jeff built his career with grit and generosity – then cash bail left him jailed for four days simply because he couldn’t pay.
Jeremy ChersonFebruary 18, 2025
Dangerous Package Of Bills Would Throw Many Texans In Jail, Worsening Burden on All Taxpayers
Jeremy ChersonFebruary 12, 2025
The cash bail system unjustly punishes poverty, disproportionately harms Black communities, and undermines the presumption of innocence, making freedom dependent on wealth rather than justice.
Robert BrownFebruary 10, 2025
The Bail Project condemns Governor Abbott’s proposed "bail reform" as a misleading and harmful policy that prioritizes fearmongering over true safety
Jeremy ChersonFebruary 3, 2025
Bail reform increases public safety. By adopting bail reform, we can create safer communities, reduce costs, and make sure that jail is a last resort.
David GasparJanuary 22, 2025
Homeless and grieving her son, Shelly’s story reveals the struggles of motherhood, poverty, and resilience against systemic injustice.
Melissa EtehadJanuary 15, 2025
In U.S. News & World Report, The Bail Project’s CEO draws on his experience in jail to call for bail reform.
Jeremy ChersonJanuary 14, 2025
Lorena’s role with The Bail Project disrupts the cash bail system, providing free assistance and hope to those who can’t afford it.
Chloe JacksonJanuary 6, 2025
