BIZARRE: The bail project - What They Never Told You

Trump signs executive order to eliminate cashless bail in Washington

Move is an escalation in president’s efforts to take control of law enforcement in the capital city and beyond

The Guardian - US · Aug 25, 2025

Abbott’s Bail Agenda Could Swell Texas Jails, Test U.S. Constitution

Republicans want to double down on a system that can keep Texans in jail for years without a trial, while attacking bail funds that try to help.

Texas Observer · Apr 30, 2025

Costly New Bail Bills Would Needlessly Jail More People

Texas politicians are wasting your money to punish the working class.

Texas Observer · Feb 24, 2025

Federal judge in Georgia blocks ‘most severe’ law on bail fund restrictions

Lawsuit challenges law as unconstitutional, meant to target fund helping Cop City protestors

The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2024

Georgia GOP limits freedom to post bail

A law going into effect in July expands cash bond requirements and limits the freedom of others to post bail

Salon · Jun 11, 2024

National bail fund exits Georgia over new law that expands cash bail and limits groups that help

A national nonprofit that helps thousands of low-income people avoid pre-trial detention has announced the closure of its Atlanta branch

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

The Bail Project Isn't Liable for Crimes by People It Bailed Out

From Troutt v. The Bail Project, Inc., decided Friday by the Kentucky Court of Appeals (opinion by Judge Pamela Goodwine, joined by Judge Christopher McNeill): On February 24, 2022, the Troutts filed a complaint against TBP alleging TBP was negligent in posting a bail bond for Michael DeWitt …, loss…

Reason · Apr 22, 2024