Steven Donziger, a folk hero among law students and environmental activists, has an extraordinary story that remains widely unknown.
The Bail ProjectJune 11, 2024
By Signing SB 63, Gov. Brian Kemp Folds to Regressive Policy That Criminalizes Poverty
SB 63 would severely limit charitable bail organizations, harming low-income Georgians in need
Jeremy ChersonMay 1, 2024
Kentucky Governor Sides with Community Safety in Vetoing Broken Safer Kentucky Act
Gov. Beshear is not willing to gamble the safety and livelihoods of Kentuckians for a short-sighted political win.
The Bail ProjectApril 11, 2024
Kentucky Governor Vetoes Broken “Safer Kentucky Act”
In an attempt to protect the commonwealth’s residents, Gov. Beshear steps in to correct the legislature's folly.
Jeremy ChersonApril 9, 2024
Houston DA Leaves Tattered Bail Reform Legacy
Kim Ogg’s tenure was marked by broken promises and bad policy
Emma StammenApril 4, 2024
Five Questions About Reproductive Healthcare in Jails
Healthcare expert Dr. Carolyn Sufrin highlights the alarming state of reproductive care in women's jails across the U.S.
The Bail ProjectMarch 25, 2024
Both Parties Agree: Bail is Broken
Despite all evidence to the contrary, if you’re watching politicians debate crucial issues of the day, it may appear that “bail reform” is a nuclear option that political parties either…
Nicole Zayas ManzanoMarch 23, 2024
What People Get Wrong About Public Safety
It’s more than crime rate statistics. It’s community-based programs, well-maintained public housing, and playgrounds for children to name a few.
The Bail ProjectMarch 22, 2024
Turning a blind eye to the bail bond industry
Cash bail keeps the unregulated billion-dollar bail bonds industry afloat while profiting off of poverty.
Erin GeorgeMarch 22, 2024
More time is being spent in Oklahoma jails. What did a task force discover?
Without a centralized system, policymakers lack critical data about the pretrial system leading to more harm for thousands of Oklahomans.
The Bail ProjectMarch 22, 2024
