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Illinois Ends Cash Bail: What’s Next?

Now that Illinois purged wealth-based detention, implementation is its latest challenge. Stakeholders must stay true to the reform’s values.

Nicole Zayas ManzanoNovember 3, 2023

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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

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The Bail Project Celebrates Court Ruling Affirming the Pretrial Fairness Act

With this decision, Illinois becomes the first state in the nation to completely eliminate the devastating use of cash bail, upholding the presumption of innocence.

Jeremy ChersonJuly 18, 2023

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You’ve Submitted a Bail Referral, Now What?

Who we decide to pay bail for and support pretrial is anything but random.

The Bail ProjectJune 17, 2023

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The Bail Project Raises Concerns Over Police Raid of Atlanta Solidarity Fund: “An Act of Intimidation”

In response to yesterday’s raid of the Atlanta Solidarity Fund offices and the subsequent arrest of three of its staff members, The Bail Project issued the following statement.

Jeremy ChersonJune 1, 2023

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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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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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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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Kentucky Faith Leaders Stand with The Bail Project, Oppose HB313

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Donate to reunite a family today.

A family like Sandra’s. Read her story below.

Donate to bring someone home today.

Someone like Robert. Read his story below.

Donate to pay someone’s bail today.

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.

Someone like Sherry. Read her story below.

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