As California struggles to contain COVID-19, this critical bill would help mitigate the crisis by preventing tens of thousands of people from cycling unnecessarily through overcrowded jails just because they…
The Bail ProjectJanuary 27, 2021
This video discusses how people today continue to experience the same hardships as Dr. King faced despite decades of efforts to reform the criminal justice system.
Shannon SoperJanuary 18, 2021
As newly-elected prosecutor Eli Savit moves to end cash bail, community-based model becomes widely available to county residents.
The Bail ProjectJanuary 4, 2021
A vote yes on Proposition 25 would put SB10 into effect, replacing cash bail in California with a system of algorithmic risk assessments.
The Bail ProjectOctober 6, 2020
In response to a Kentucky grand jury’s decision to not indict any Louisville police officers directly in the killing of Breonna Taylor, The Bail Project issued the following statement.
The Bail ProjectSeptember 24, 2020
In response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, The Bail Project released the following statement.
The Bail ProjectAugust 24, 2020
On this Fourth of July weekend, as we reflect on the meaning of liberty and America’s unmet promise of freedom and equality for all, we think back on the incredible…
The Bail ProjectJuly 4, 2020
Today marks the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates the ongoing struggle for Black liberation.
The Bail ProjectJune 19, 2020
In response to reports of growing police violence against peaceful protesters, The Bail Project issued the following statement.
The Bail ProjectJune 2, 2020
Those subjected to electronic monitoring often experience negative stigma when people are observed wearing it. It is also a significant factor in re-incarceration. One minor mistake, such as forgetting to…
Shannon SoperMay 28, 2020
