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  1. 5. tra 2019.

    Excellent read about who actually pays the cost of . "Women of color anchor the bail industry . . . (mothers, grandmothers, aunts, wives, and friends) typically come up with the funds to get [defendants] out of jail."

  2. 30. sij 2019.

    creates a two-tiered system of justice that incarcerates people simply for being unable to pay their way to freedom. Today 82 DAs and CJ leaders joined w/ FJP and in a brief challenging cash bail:

  3. 28. stu 2017.

    Incredibly inspired by the community input on how to replace in Nashville. – mjesto: East Park Community Center

  4. 24. lis 2018.

    One of the most important lessons I’ve learned working is what really happens when poor people get arrested. We need a better system than .

  5. 23. kol 2018.

    For perspective on the importance of having a progressive bench, read this article about the disappointing decision from the 11th Cir and play close attn to the role of bail bonding agencies:

  6. 27. velj 2019.

    We are in Albany supporting our partners from and more to demand an end of and discovery reform that’s early, open and automatic!

  7. Big news! Late yesterday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an important ruling striking down the system in - and, by extension, all of Louisiana. Read it here -->

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  8. In 2015 the median bail set nationwide was $10,000, while the median pre-incarceration annual income of people incarcerated was $15,000! Black people are TWICE as likely to be held pretrial as white people. Visit to join the fight against .

  9. The first commercial bail bond business started in 1898 and functioned as a corrupt payoff racket among crime bosses, judges, lawyers, and police. This history is consistent with the reality of today. & via

  10. What is more effective than ? Crime Lab says “text prompts, redesigned summons form lead to dramatic drop in failures-to-appear”

  11. 15. svi 2018.

    Read our interview w/ Dolores Canelas of and learn more about the importance of ending "We’re not just bailing people out, not just looking to meet numbers. We’re building a community network and resources." -Dolores Canelas

  12. We’re at City Hall RIGHT NOW 📣City Council has the opportunity to use the 2020 city budget to hold the Criminal District Court (CDC) accountable for their unlawful & harmful practices around & conviction fines & fees

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  13. 1. velj 2018.

    City hall filling up as activists, bail industry and lobbyists prepare to work out changes to in municipal courts

  14. Let’s pass and abolish the predatory system that’s fundamentally unfair & unsafe! SB 10 replaces bail w an individual risk assessment. SB 10 will reduce # of ppl held simply because they don’t have money. It's real reform!

  15. 30. kol 2018.

    According to a recent report by the Prison Policy Initiative, pre-trial incarceration is uniquely challenging for lower income women who have a hard time affording cash bail.

  16. This action is long overdue. I ask our legislature to stop and put people and justice before lobbyists. Courage matters. Thank you Chief Justice for your leadership.

  17. 29. lis 2019.

    . calling for an end to in Dallas County. In Dallas if you aren’t a victim of gun violence, you are a victim of a failed criminal justice system. Many are sitting in jail for being poor, they can’t afford to pay bail. We MUST put .

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  18. Statement on ballot measure: "The industry is desperately trying to hang on & buy more time. But even they see the writing on the wall. Money bail is wrong. It’s unjust. It doesn’t promote public safety & it ruins lives." Full statement:

  19. 28. ožu 2019.

    is inherently unjust. Freedom should NOT be tied to wealth. The same system that let walk free after posting $1 million bail also keeps homeless & other low-income NYers caged behind bars, separated from family & subjected to inhumane jail conditions.

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  20. Abolishing and replacing it with a risk-based system will enhance justice and safety. For too long, our system has allowed the wealthy to purchase their freedom regardless of their risk, while the poor who pose no danger languish in jail. No more.

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