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The Bail Project Opposes Proposition 25, Replace Cash Bail with Risk Assessments Referendum

A vote yes on Proposition 25 would put SB10 into effect, replacing cash bail in California with a system of algorithmic risk assessments.

The Bail ProjectOctober 6, 2020

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Justice Denied for Breonna Taylor

In response to a Kentucky grand jury’s decision to not indict any Louisville police officers directly in the killing of Breonna Taylor, The Bail Project issued the following statement.

The Bail ProjectSeptember 24, 2020

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Justice for Jacob Blake

In response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, The Bail Project released the following statement.

The Bail ProjectAugust 24, 2020

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A Fourth of July Reflection: Bailouts, Freedom, and the End Goal

On this Fourth of July weekend, as we reflect on the meaning of liberty and America’s unmet promise of freedom and equality for all, we think back on the incredible…

The Bail ProjectJuly 4, 2020

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Juneteenth: Celebrating the Freedom Fighters of Past, Present, and Future

Today marks the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates the ongoing struggle for Black liberation.

The Bail ProjectJune 19, 2020

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The Bail Project Denounces Police Violence Against Protesters

In response to reports of growing police violence against peaceful protesters, The Bail Project issued the following statement.

The Bail ProjectJune 2, 2020

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Electronic Monitoring: The Meaning Behind The Box

Those subjected to electronic monitoring often experience negative stigma when people are observed wearing it. It is also a significant factor in re-incarceration. One minor mistake, such as forgetting to…

Shannon SoperMay 28, 2020

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The Workhouse: A Living Nightmare for Pretrial Defendants in St. Louis

One of our team's primary goals had been closing the "Workhouse," a jail used to hold people on pretrial for low-level offenses. The Workhouse began operating in 1996. It received…

Shannon SoperJanuary 29, 2020

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After Cash Bail: A Framework for Reimagining Pretrial Justice

The Bail Project offers the following framework as a starting point for grounding bail and pretrial reform in a broader vision of democracy, progress, and collective wellbeing.

The Bail ProjectJanuary 14, 2020

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Actor Danny Glover Discusses America’s Cash Bail System

"Nearly half a million people who are presumed innocent are sitting in jail cells across America," Glover said. "Most of them are there for one reason only: they cannot afford…

Shannon SoperOctober 14, 2019

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The Bail Project Opposes Proposition 25, Replace Cash Bail with Risk Assessments Referendum

A Fourth of July Reflection: Bailouts, Freedom, and the End Goal

The Bail Project Denounces Police Violence Against Protesters

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