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People experiencing homelessness or poverty are 11 times more likely to be incarcerated than the general population.

FREEDOM FUNDERS

Carolyn Was Sick of Seeing People Trapped in A Vicious Cycle

“It was amazing to me how many people were put into or kept in poverty by one mistake that started an avalanche for them.”

The Bail ProjectJuly 19, 2023

PRESS RELEASES

The Bail Project Celebrates Court Ruling Affirming the Pretrial Fairness Act

With this decision, Illinois becomes the first state in the nation to completely eliminate the devastating use of cash bail, upholding the presumption of innocence.

Jeremy ChersonJuly 18, 2023

DATA POLICY

The High Price of Cash Bail

Cash bail not only costs individuals caught in the system. Their friends, families, communities, and society pay too.

Nicole Zayas ManzanoJuly 17, 2023

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Louisville Branch of Bail Project Transitions to Policy Advocacy Role, Phases Out Bail Assistance

The announcement is coupled with the release of a new report that summarizes the organization’s local impact to-date and provides recommendations to improve the state and local pretrial systems.

Jeremy ChersonJune 26, 2023

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IN ACTION

You’ve Submitted a Bail Referral, Now What?

Who we decide to pay bail for and support pretrial is anything but random.

The Bail ProjectJune 17, 2023

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DATA POLICY

A Death Sentence Without Ever Going to Court

A cash amount is all that stands in the way of millions being forced into deadly jails each year.

Erin GeorgeJune 16, 2023

FREEDOM FUNDERS

Disturbing Truths About Cash Bail Drove Kelly To Make a Difference

“If my small contribution can help this organization grow, assist more people, and change the system, I will continue to be a supporter."

The Bail ProjectJune 14, 2023

a group of protestors, with one holding a sign that says "defend the Atlanta forest".

PRESS RELEASES

The Bail Project Raises Concerns Over Police Raid of Atlanta Solidarity Fund: “An Act of Intimidation”

In response to yesterday’s raid of the Atlanta Solidarity Fund offices and the subsequent arrest of three of its staff members, The Bail Project issued the following statement.

Jeremy ChersonJune 1, 2023

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PRESS RELEASES

The Bail Project Applauds the Superior Court of the State of California for Striking Down Bail Schedules in Los Angeles County

Bail schedules perpetuated a two-tiered system of justice: one where those with money would be released pretrial, and one where those who were too poor to pay bail would remain…

Jeremy ChersonMay 17, 2023

CLIENT STORIES

What Happens When You’re Eight Months Pregnant in Jail?

Ashley feared she would have her baby in jail instead of the hospital because she couldn’t afford her bail.

The Bail ProjectMay 12, 2023

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Donate to reunite a family today.

A family like Sandra’s. Read her story below.

Donate to bring someone home today.

Someone like Robert. Read his story below.

Donate to pay someone’s bail today.

Someone like Michael. Read his story below.

Donate to pay someone’s bail today.

Someone like Ashley. Read her story below.

Donate to bring someone home today.

Someone like Sherry. Read her story below.

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