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The Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund partners with The Bail Project and Lawndale Christian Legal Center to support public safety through apartments that stabilize lives

People who leave Cook County Jail on individual-recognizance bonds can be connected to affordable housing through a partnership announced today by the Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund, The Bail Project…

The Bail ProjectJuly 20, 2022

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Policy Position Brief: On Pretrial Algorithms (Risk Assessments)

Together, with data scientists and legal scholars, we argue that pretrial algorithms, also known as risk assessment tools, disproportionately harm people of color, oversimplify complex individual and case outcomes, undermine…

Jeremy ChersonJuly 15, 2022

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Indiana Law Targeting The Bail Project Faces Legal Challenge Over Constitutionality

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is suing the state of Indiana over the constitutionality of a new law targeting The Bail Project.

The Bail ProjectMay 4, 2022

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Kentucky Faith Leaders Stand with The Bail Project, Oppose HB313

As faith leaders, we stand against House Bill 313, which would greatly restrict charitable organizations like The Bail Project, which helps poor people who cannot afford bail.

The Bail ProjectFebruary 23, 2022

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Robert’s Dream of Travel Reaches a Roadblock

After giving a ride to a friend, Robert's dream of world travel faces a sudden, dire setback, testing his hope and freedom.

Melissa EtehadFebruary 22, 2022

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The Bail Project Invests $2.9M In Social Services, Public Safety In Chicago

Community Release with Support addresses root causes through services, partnership with Lawndale Christian Legal Center.

The Bail ProjectDecember 7, 2021

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A Domino Effect: Pretrial Detention and Housing Instability

For Byron, a trans woman and former Marine, their loyal service dog, Blade, was family. When Byron was arrested and held pretrial in Spokane County, they worried about losing custody…

Shannon SoperNovember 11, 2021

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The Bail Project Launches New Site in Greenville to Assist Low-Income People Trapped by Cash Bail, and Help Advance Pretrial Reform

The Bail ProjectNovember 4, 2021

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For Lupe, Jail is Preventing a Lifesaving Organ Donation

Lupe has kidney disease and diabetes. When Louis was booked into the Los Angeles County Jail and held on $10,000 bail, Lupe was suddenly alone, bearing the brunt of this…

Shannon SoperOctober 13, 2021

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Passing the Baton: St. Louis Bail Project Comes to a Close, Transitions Services to Freedom Community Center

The St. Louis branch of The Bail Project today announced the end of its operations after nearly four years.

The Bail ProjectSeptember 27, 2021

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Kentucky Faith Leaders Stand with The Bail Project, Oppose HB313

Passing the Baton: St. Louis Bail Project Comes to a Close, Transitions Services to Freedom Community Center

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