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
The Bail Project Launches New Site in Greenville to Assist Low-Income People Trapped by Cash Bail, and Help Advance Pretrial Reform
The Bail Project Launches New Site in Greenville to Assist Low-Income People Trapped by Cash Bail, and Help Advance Pretrial Reform
The Bail ProjectNovember 4, 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
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
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
Lil Nas X Is Bailing People Out of Jail – And You Can Help!
"This isn’t just theoretical for me. It’s personal. I know the pain that incarceration brings to a family. And I know the disproportionate impact that cash bail has on Black…
The Bail ProjectJuly 21, 2021
After questioning Body, the police arrested him. "I was going to set a few people free when the police took my freedom from me," he said.
Shannon SoperJune 5, 2021
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
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
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
