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News & Commentary about Bail Reform

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Our legal system rests on two fundamental principles: innocent until proven guilty, and the right to be treated equally under the law, regardless of income. The ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµis working to make these principles a reality in jurisdictions across the country, starting with challenging discriminatory cash bail schemes that force people – most of whom have not been convicted of a crime – to await trial in jail simply because they don’t have the money to pay for their freedom.

Dec 17, 2019

It’s Clear: In Oklahoma Cash Bail is Being Used as Ransom to Keep People Who Are Poor Behind Bars

It’s Clear: In Oklahoma Cash Bail is Being Used as Ransom to Keep People Who Are Poor Behind Bars

May 7, 2019

Mistakenly Jailed Pretrial, an Ohio Mother Lost Her Job and Kids

Mistakenly Jailed Pretrial, an Ohio Mother Lost Her Job and Kids

Apr 19, 2019

We Sued to End the Evils of Cash Bail in Michigan

We Sued to End the Evils of Cash Bail in Michigan

Apr 2, 2019

America’s Pretrial System Is Broken. Here’s Our Vision to Fix It.

America’s Pretrial System Is Broken. Here’s Our Vision to Fix It.

Aug 13, 2018

US’s Largest Organization of Lawyers Agrees That Courts Must Stop Treating People Like ATMs

US’s Largest Organization of Lawyers Agrees That Courts Must Stop Treating People Like ATMs

Aug 6, 2018

When Prosecuting Attorneys Push Back, We Bring Out the Facts

When Prosecuting Attorneys Push Back, We Bring Out the Facts