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Why Ohioans should vote NO on Issue 1

Issue 1 is being presented to voters under the guise of public safety. Unfortunately, the rationale behind the proposal is deeply misguided.

Josh MitmanNovember 8, 2022

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Indiana Law Targeting The Bail Project Faces Legal Challenge Over Constitutionality

The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is suing the state of Indiana over the constitutionality of a new law targeting The Bail Project.

The Bail ProjectMay 4, 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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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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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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The Bail Project Applauds Introduction of ‘Zero-Dollar’ Bail Legislation

As California struggles to contain COVID-19, this critical bill would help mitigate the crisis by preventing tens of thousands of people from cycling unnecessarily through overcrowded jails just because they…

The Bail ProjectJanuary 27, 2021

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MLK Couldn’t Afford Bail. Why Hasn’t the System Changed?

This video discusses how people today continue to experience the same hardships as Dr. King faced despite decades of efforts to reform the criminal justice system.

Shannon SoperJanuary 18, 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

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

The Bail Project Applauds Introduction of ‘Zero-Dollar’ Bail Legislation

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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.

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