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03
Mar
Bail Reform and Cashless Bail Exposed: Why Free Release Policies Fail in the Real World

Bail Reform and Cashless Bail Exposed: Why Free Release Policies Fail in the Real World

Bail reform advocates continue to push cashless bail as a proven success that reduces pretrial detention without harming public safety or court appearance rates, but this latest article...
1 min read
02
Mar
The Bail Project: Charity or Irresponsibility?

The Bail Project: Charity or Irresponsibility?

The Bail Project, an organization spearheading and promoting the use of charitable bail fund initiatives around the country, is facing growing scrutiny for its dangerous and irresponsible approach to pretrial release.
2 min read
26
Feb
California Politicians Love Criminals So Much, They Are About to Release a "Monster" into Your Community So You Can Love Him Too

California Politicians Love Criminals So Much, They Are About to Release a "Monster" into Your Community So You Can Love Him Too

A man that was convicted of kidnapping and sexually abusing 16 children is about to be released by California's criminal loving leadership.
1 min read
24
Feb
Free Bail isn’t Free:  Understanding the High-Cost Cashless Bail on the Bail in the Midwest Podcast

Free Bail isn’t Free:  Understanding the High-Cost Cashless Bail on the Bail in the Midwest Podcast

In the latest podcast episode "Bail in the Midwest (Episode 47) Special Edition - The High Cost of Cashless Bail," host Shane Rolf...
2 min read
23
Feb
A Critical Assessment of the Bail Project's Detention by Design Report by the Safe Streets Project

A Critical Assessment of the Bail Project's Detention by Design Report by the Safe Streets Project

The ongoing debate over bail reform has been dominated by well-funded and well-organized progressive activist groups promoting free release for all criminals. One of these groups...
2 min read
20
Feb
10% Deposit Bail to the Court: When Courts use Bail to Enrich Themselves

10% Deposit Bail to the Court: When Courts use Bail to Enrich Themselves

In the ongoing debate over bail reform and pretrial release, the "10% to the court" bail system has emerged as a controversial alternative to traditional secured surety bonds.
2 min read
19
Feb
The Promise of Cashless Bail Fairness and Safety Continues to Disappoint

The Promise of Cashless Bail Fairness and Safety Continues to Disappoint

The cashless bail system is a key pillar of the bail reform movement.  It was introduced to promote equity in pretrial release by eliminating financial barriers that proponents believe disproportionately affect low-income individuals and communities of color.
2 min read
18
Feb
Trying to Understand Bail Reform and Cashless Bail in the Age of Online Misinformation

Trying to Understand Bail Reform and Cashless Bail in the Age of Online Misinformation

In today's digital landscape, identifying the truth about topics like bail reform and cashless bail can be challenging due to widespread disinformation, misinformation, and propaganda.
2 min read
16
Feb
Bail is the Glue that Keeps Families Involved in the Criminal Justice System Together

Bail is the Glue that Keeps Families Involved in the Criminal Justice System Together

In the heated national debate over bail reform and cashless bail, one critical perspective is often overlooked: the real families left scrambling when a working parent is arrested for a minor offense.
3 min read
13
Feb
Why Does California Continue to Coddle its Criminals at the Expense of Victims

Why Does California Continue to Coddle its Criminals at the Expense of Victims

California's misguided and dangerous criminal justice policies continue to put victims last. Former Sacramento District Attorney and CEO of the Criminal Justice Legal Foundation, Anne Marie Schubert wrote an opinion piece on this topic in this week’s Sacramento Bee.
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