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President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at cashless bail in Washington DC

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The Bail Project Responds to Trump’s Executive Order to End Cashless Bail

Efforts to expand pretrial detention or restrict so-called ‘cashless bail’ are dangerous, counterproductive, and out of step with the evidence.

Devin McMahonAugust 25, 2025

The Bail Project makes a statement about Texas bail reform.

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Texas Legislature Ends Session with Historic, but Imperfect, Pretrial Progress

Critical due process protections secured in SJR 5, dangerous bail proposals defeated with the failure of SJR 1 and SJR 87, but wealth-based detention expands with SB 9

Devin McMahonJune 3, 2025

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

Lawmakers must preserve due process gains in SJR 5 and reject extreme bail and detention measures in SJR 1 and SB 9.

Devin McMahonMay 19, 2025

The Texas governor pushes regressive bail reform

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Texas Governor Pushes Bail Overhaul that Violates Constitution

Gov. Greg Abbott’s proposal to automatically deny bail is an alarming violation of due process

Devin McMahonMay 1, 2025

Beyond Bail: The Bail Project's National Report on Pretrial Justice

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New Report Reveals Nationwide Momentum for Bail Reform, Highlights Progress and Challenges

The Bail Project’s “Beyond Bail” report documents the movement to end wealth-based detention.

Devin McMahonMarch 5, 2025

Texas county jails detain over 53,000 people

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State Lawmakers Push Attacks on Texans’ Freedom and Tax Dollars

Dangerous Package Of Bills Would Throw Many Texans In Jail, Worsening Burden on All Taxpayers

Jeremy ChersonFebruary 12, 2025

Gov Abbott discusses regressive bail reform

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The Bail Project Responds to Texas Governor Abbott’s Regressive “Bail Reform” Proposal

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

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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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Historic Pretrial Legislation Advances Equal Justice in Michigan

Comprehensive legislation, which was heard in the House Criminal Justice Committee, includes crucial reforms aimed at reducing wealth-based detention, ensuring due process, and improving pretrial decision-making

Jeremy ChersonNovember 12, 2024

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New Campaign Featuring Carmelo Anthony, Michael Eric Dyson, and Leyna Bloom Shines a Light on Cash Bail Injustice

Celebrities partner with The Bail Project and the Ad Council to raise awareness about the injustice of wealth-based detention.

Jeremy ChersonOctober 1, 2024

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The Bail Project Responds to Trump’s Executive Order to End Cashless Bail

Texas Legislature Ends Session with Historic, but Imperfect, Pretrial Progress

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

Texas Governor Pushes Bail Overhaul that Violates Constitution

New Report Reveals Nationwide Momentum for Bail Reform, Highlights Progress and Challenges

State Lawmakers Push Attacks on Texans’ Freedom and Tax Dollars

The Bail Project Responds to Texas Governor Abbott’s Regressive “Bail Reform” Proposal

Michigan Legislature Fails to Advance Historic Pretrial Reform Legislation

Historic Pretrial Legislation Advances Equal Justice in Michigan

New Campaign Featuring Carmelo Anthony, Michael Eric Dyson, and Leyna Bloom Shines a Light on Cash Bail Injustice

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Someone like Robert. Read his story below.

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Someone like Michael. Read his story below.

Donate to pay someone’s bail today.

Someone like Ashley. Read her story below.

Donate to bring someone home today.

Someone like Sherry. Read her story below.

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