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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

IN ACTION VIDEO

Dominic Fike: Dancing in the Courthouse and Posting Bail at the Jailhouse

Dominic Fike teamed up with The Bail Project and traveled to his hometown of Naples, Florida to bail people out of the Collier County Jail – the jail he was…

Shannon SoperSeptember 26, 2023

DATA

Unlocking the Truth: A Closer Look at Cash Bail Data

Assuming people need money on the line to return to court is false – and we have the data to prove it.

Tara WatfordSeptember 25, 2023

Bail Project supporter Isaac Wright, against a pillar with shadows, black and white

FREEDOM FUNDERS

When Art Becomes Activism

“My art helped me get back on my feet, and now I want to make sure others don’t have to go through what I endured — this is why I…

Meghan HamiltonSeptember 21, 2023

CLIENT STORIES

Ancestral Strength: Ontequa’s Resilience Amidst Adversity

Through challenges and incarceration, Ontequa’s steadfast connection to her Salish roots remains her guiding force.

Melissa EtehadSeptember 21, 2023

POLICY

The Myth of “Having Your Day in Court”

As criminal trials go extinct in the shadow of plea bargains, “having your day in court” is transforming into American folklore.

Nicole Zayas ManzanoSeptember 18, 2023

A grid of 18 Bail Project client portraits

LEARN

Amplifying Voices Against Cash Bail: The Power of Client Stories

Stories of real people, real lives, and the real consequences of an unforgiving and unjust cash bail system.

Hannah WebsterAugust 23, 2023

Diverse crowds of people walking through a busy intersection on 5th Avenue and 23rd Street in New York City with sunset in background

POLICY

Public Safety Lies in the Hands of New York Judges

New York judges should take a page from Lady Liberty’s book when it comes to pretrial decision making.

Emma StammenAugust 17, 2023

FREEDOM FUNDERS

How To Make A Difference When It Feels Impossible

People are told that cash bail is a necessary evil, but we’re proving that change is possible with your support.

Meghan HamiltonAugust 14, 2023

LEARN

We’re Not Bail Bondsmen and We Never Use Bounty Hunters. Here’s Why.

Bail bond agents will tell you that most people flee before returning to court, but our clients prove otherwise.

Jeremy ChersonJuly 24, 2023

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Someone like Robert. Read his story below.

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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.

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