Inside Bail Reform
Six Core Components of Safe, Fair, and Effective Pretrial Policy
The Bail ProjectFebruary 4, 2026
Detention by Design: The Constitutional Crossroads of Pretrial Justice
Read The Bail Project’s report on the constitutional amendments reshaping pretrial justice – and what advocates can do about it.
Erin GeorgeJanuary 13, 2026
The Bail Project’s “Real Bail Reform” Campaign Wins Silver Anthem Award
Across Texas and Michigan – two flashpoints in the national debate over pretrial justice – this campaign gave Americans a platform to speak.
Jeremy ChersonNovember 24, 2025
What Is Cashless Bail?
Don’t fall for the spin. “Cashless bail” is a political buzzword – real bail reform is about fairness, not fear.
The Bail ProjectOctober 22, 2025
One Concrete Way to Make the Justice System Fairer
Trump recently declared bail reform is contributing to a public safety “emergency” in Washington, but research says otherwise.
David GasparOctober 2, 2025
Keep California’s Bail Decisions in California, Not Washington D.C.
Bail decisions should be kept to the states, not the federal government. Federal overreach regarding cashless bail is a mistake.
Josh MitmanSeptember 19, 2025
New Explainer: Jail Is Not Mental Health Care
Our new explainer shows community-based programs offer safer, cheaper, and more humane alternatives to locking people up.
The Bail ProjectSeptember 16, 2025
Bail Reform Works. Don’t Fall for “Cashless Bail” Scare Tactics.
Politicians play tough on crime. The truth is, bail reform works.
David GasparSeptember 15, 2025
New Explainer: How Real Bail Reform Creates a Safer America
Know the facts: Bail reform is bipartisan, data-driven, and working. Don’t let misinformation roll back commonsense reforms protecting pretrial freedom.
The Bail ProjectAugust 26, 2025
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.
The Bail ProjectAugust 25, 2025
