Family separation is just one of the many devastating consequences of the cash bail system.
Melissa EtehadSeptember 21, 2022
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
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
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
The St. Louis branch of The Bail Project today announced the end of its operations after nearly four years.
The Bail ProjectSeptember 27, 2021
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
Proposed legislation establishes a presumption of release and restricts wealth-based detention.
The Bail ProjectMay 18, 2021
BAIL OUT the SOUTH expansion will focus on Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, and Florida.
The Bail ProjectMay 5, 2021
Every year, tens of thousands of people with mental health conditions are incarcerated in jails across America. When people like Esteban are arrested and detained during a mental health crisis,…
Shannon SoperMay 4, 2021
