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Read Jeremy Cherson and David Gaspar in The New York Times on a fairer justice system.

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Read Jeremy Cherson and David Gaspar in The New York Times on a fairer justice system.

PRESS

Read Jeremy Cherson and David Gaspar in The New York Times on a fairer justice system.

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We are a national nonprofit working to end cash bail and build a safer, more just pretrial system. Our team includes policy experts, data researchers, and frontline operations staff who can speak to how the system works today – and the solutions emerging in communities across the country.

 

We welcome inquiries from journalists, editors, and producers seeking interviews, expert commentary, data analysis, on-the-ground perspectives, or expert speakers for conferences, panels, or other public events.

 

For all media inquiries or to connect with one of our experts, please contact media@bailproject.org.

COMMENTARY

War on Drugs op ed
COMMENTARY

Inquest: “How the War on Drugs Packed Jails”

Fifty-five years later, the impact of the War on Drugs continues to be felt in how it dramatically expanded the use of pretrial detention and money bail.
New York Times letter to the editor about the prosecution of abortions
COMMENTARY

The New York Times: “Abortion Prosecutions”

The push to prosecute women for obtaining abortions will punish everyday people living paycheck to paycheck by trapping them in America’s dysfunctional cash bail system.
In America, you shouldn't be in jail because you're poor
COMMENTARY

In These Times: “No One Should Be in Jail Because They’re Poor”

On America’s 250th anniversary, we must confront the issues of bail, democracy and the unfinished promise of democracy.
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COMMENTARY

USA Today: “When You’re Broke, Cash Bail Is a Freedom You Can’t Afford”

As Americans struggle with rising costs, the justice system imposes one of the most extreme financial demands imaginable: money for freedom.

IN THE NEWS

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IN THE NEWS

The Washington Post: “Chicago Train Attack Prompts Trump Criticism of Illinois No-Cash Bail”

Examining the gap between political narratives and broader crime trends in the bail reform debate
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IN THE NEWS

TMZ: “Armani White Working With Bail Project After Recent Arrest Inspired Change”

Rapper Armani White's arrest inspired him to help others with legal troubles
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IN THE NEWS

Capital B: “How The Bail Project Is Working to Get Low-Income People Out of Jail”

In Fulton County, Georgia, The Bail Project is on the front lines in the fight to prevent the expansion of pretrial detention
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IN THE NEWS

The 19th: “Trump Says Ending Cash Bail Endangers Women. Advocates Say It Protects Them.”

New pretrial safety risk assessments could offer benefits for women

PRESS RELEASES

The Bail Project opposes U.S. House of Representatives' passage of dangerous bail bills
PRESS RELEASES

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

Bills would pressure states to rely on wealth-based detention, expand federal overreach into local pretrial policy, and expose charitable bail organizations to criminal liability.
Florida's HB 1017
PRESS RELEASES

Senate Amendment Protects Charitable Bail Assistance in Florida; House Must Fix HB 1017

Rules Committee change to SB 600 preserves nonprofit bail funds, prevents increased jail costs, and safeguards pretrial freedom for low-income Floridians
Detention by Design
PRESS RELEASES

The Bail Project Releases Landmark Report on Constitutional Amendments Reshaping Pretrial Justice

“Detention by Design” Warns of a Growing Trend to Erode the Right to Bail Across the United States
The Bail Project has served over 40,000 clients
PRESS RELEASES

The Bail Project Celebrates Milestone of 40,000 Clients Supported Nationwide

More than 1.4 million jail days prevented and over $109 million in taxpayer savings since founding