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A National Blueprint for Taking Money Out of Justice

A year ago, Illinois became the first state to abolish cash bail. Critics argued this reform would result in an increase in crime – they were wrong.

David GasparSeptember 18, 2024

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Paper Route EMPIRE Gives the Gift of Freedom This Giving Tuesday

Record Label Paper Route EMPIRE joins forces with The Bail Project to double your donation this holiday season, reuniting families and impacting lives nationwide.

Shannon SoperNovember 27, 2023

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Illinois Ends Cash Bail: What’s Next?

Now that Illinois purged wealth-based detention, implementation is its latest challenge. Stakeholders must stay true to the reform’s values.

Nicole Zayas ManzanoNovember 3, 2023

PRESS RELEASES

The Bail Project Applauds Changes to Los Angeles Bail System

New changes to the bail schedules are a step in the right direction to strengthen due process

Jeremy ChersonOctober 1, 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

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The Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund partners with The Bail Project and Lawndale Christian Legal Center to support public safety through apartments that stabilize lives

People who leave Cook County Jail on individual-recognizance bonds can be connected to affordable housing through a partnership announced today by the Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund, The Bail Project…

The Bail ProjectJuly 20, 2022

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The Bail Project Invests $2.9M In Social Services, Public Safety In Chicago

Community Release with Support addresses root causes through services, partnership with Lawndale Christian Legal Center.

The Bail ProjectDecember 7, 2021

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The Bail Project Responds to Jury’s Decision to Convict Police Officer Who Killed George Floyd

Today, The Bail Project released the following statement in response to a Minnesota jury’s decision to convict Derek Chauvin on all charges in the killing of George Floyd.

The Bail ProjectApril 20, 2021

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PRESS RELEASES

The Bail Project Responds to the Passage of the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act

The Bail Project commends the Legislative Black Caucus and their colleagues in the Illinois legislature for taking this important criminal justice reform effort to the finish line and rightfully reacting…

The Bail ProjectFebruary 22, 2021

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A National Blueprint for Taking Money Out of Justice

The Bail Project Responds to the Passage of the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act

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