Cash bail practices undermine the presumption of innocence in the criminal legal system and lead to racially and economically disparate outcomes.
The commercial bail industry perpetuates unjust cash bail systems and relies on egregious practices to protect its bottom line.
The commercial bail industry perpetuates unjust cash bail systems and relies on egregious practices to protect its bottom line.
There is no evidence linking bail reform to the rising rates of violent crime in the United States.
Students returning home from juvenile detention centers deserve support to reintegrate into their communities, especially during the pandemic.
Jurisdictions can take several steps to eliminate the financial barriers imposed by fines and fees, which would help system-impacted individuals clear their records and reenter society.
Lawmakers should slow down the legislative process and get more information before voting on new criminal offenses.
The power of commutations is a ready-made tool to save lives, but officials need to actually use it.
A growing number of prosecutors are shifting away from an overly punitive vision of safety and justice and toward alternatives to incarceration that promote equitable and prevention-oriented responses within the criminal justice system.
Cash bail criminalizes poverty, fuels mass incarceration, and disproportionately affects communities of color. States and localities are increasingly pursuing opportunities for reform.
The private prison industry is benefiting from Trump administration policies to expand detention and increase profits.
The Trump administration’s record on criminal justice issues makes clear that the president is no reformer.