Cash Bail Fuels “Legal Plunder”
Sociologist Joshua Page on how cash bail traps families in debt while feeding government and corporate profit.
The Bail ProjectDecember 3, 2025
The Bail Project Opposes Congressional Effort to Override Local Democracy and Reinstate Cash Bail in D.C.
H.R. 5215, the D.C. Cash Bail Reform Act, is a dangerous federal intrusion that mandates mass detention, eliminates judicial discretion, and undermines public safety
Jeremy ChersonNovember 20, 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
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
New Report Reveals Nationwide Momentum for Bail Reform, Highlights Progress and Challenges
The Bail Project’s “Beyond Bail” report documents the movement to end wealth-based detention.
The Bail ProjectMarch 5, 2025
When Hard Work Isn’t Enough
Jeff built his career with grit and generosity – then cash bail left him jailed for four days simply because he couldn’t pay.
Jeremy ChersonFebruary 18, 2025
Lorena’s role with The Bail Project disrupts the cash bail system, providing free assistance and hope to those who can’t afford it.
The Bail ProjectJanuary 6, 2025
Francis’s Fight for Justice: What It’s Like To Be Blind In Jail
It took three years for Francis’s case to go to trial. Unable to afford cash bail, he faced spending that entire time in jail.
The Bail ProjectDecember 20, 2024
Our 2024 Annual Report
The Bail Project is thrilled to announce the release of our 2024 Annual Report, a testament to the transformative power of The Bail Project community.
The Bail ProjectNovember 22, 2024
Only Two Countries Have For-Profit Bail Systems
Discover how other countries ensure public safety without relying on unaffordable cash bail, challenging the U.S. system's inequalities.
The Bail ProjectJuly 8, 2024
