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Falsely Accused: How Cash Bail Upended Nicole’s Life

Nicole was in the midst of buying a house, completing an internship, and raising her children when she learned the state of Oklahoma was building a criminal case against her.

Melissa EtehadSeptember 22, 2022

Los Angeles client, Sandra, standing outside

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High Bail Nearly Cost Sandra Custody of Her Three Children

Family separation is just one of the many devastating consequences of the cash bail system.

Melissa EtehadSeptember 21, 2022

Bruce, a Louisville client, in a jersey, dribbling a basketball outside

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Hoop Dreams: Bruce Used Basketball to Heal a Hurt Community

To channel Louisville’s pain and unrest after Breonna Taylor’s murder, activist Bruce created an after school basketball program for kids. He was arrested for protesting.

Melissa EtehadSeptember 9, 2022

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Kentucky Faith Leaders Stand with The Bail Project, Oppose HB313

As faith leaders, we stand against House Bill 313, which would greatly restrict charitable organizations like The Bail Project, which helps poor people who cannot afford bail.

The Bail ProjectFebruary 23, 2022

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A Domino Effect: Pretrial Detention and Housing Instability

For Byron, a trans woman and former Marine, their loyal service dog, Blade, was family. When Byron was arrested and held pretrial in Spokane County, they worried about losing custody…

Shannon SoperNovember 11, 2021

A man and a woman wearing face masks in Los Angeles, one in a wheelchair

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For Lupe, Jail is Preventing a Lifesaving Organ Donation

Lupe has kidney disease and diabetes. When Louis was booked into the Los Angeles County Jail and held on $10,000 bail, Lupe was suddenly alone, bearing the brunt of this…

Shannon SoperOctober 13, 2021

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Passing the Baton: St. Louis Bail Project Comes to a Close, Transitions Services to Freedom Community Center

The St. Louis branch of The Bail Project today announced the end of its operations after nearly four years.

The Bail ProjectSeptember 27, 2021

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The Bail Project Condemns Regressive Bail Legislation in Texas

Today, Governor Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 6 (SB 6), which expands the use of cash bail in Texas. In response, The Bail Project issued the following statement.

The Bail ProjectSeptember 13, 2021

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The Bail Project Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Bail Reform in Ohio

Proposed legislation establishes a presumption of release and restricts wealth-based detention.

The Bail ProjectMay 18, 2021

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The Bail Project Announces Plans to Double Impact in the South

BAIL OUT the SOUTH expansion will focus on Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, and Florida.

The Bail ProjectMay 5, 2021

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Kentucky Faith Leaders Stand with The Bail Project, Oppose HB313

Passing the Baton: St. Louis Bail Project Comes to a Close, Transitions Services to Freedom Community Center

The Bail Project Condemns Regressive Bail Legislation in Texas

The Bail Project Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Bail Reform in Ohio

The Bail Project Announces Plans to Double Impact in the South

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