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The Bail Project

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The Bail Project

@bailproject

We pay bail for those in need – for free – and advocate for pretrial policies that work for everyone, no matter how much money they have.

United States

Joined August 2016

The Bail Project
@bailproject
May 30, 2020
We stand ready to provide bail assistance to protesters in cities where we have offices. Please retweet!
The Bail Project
@bailproject
Aug 14, 2018
#ArethaFranklin, 1970, offering to pay Dr. Angela Davis’ bail “whether it’s $100,000 or $250,000“: “Black people will be free. I’ve been locked up & I know you got to disturb the peace when you can’t get no peace. Jail is hell to be in.” Lifting up a true freedom fighter.
The Bail Project
@bailproject
Oct 3, 2024
When we spoke with Maximus from Richmond, Texas, about bail reform, he shared a simple yet powerful truth: "Money shouldn’t stand in the way of justice." 💬 Now, his words are reaching thousands of Texans and Americans alike, lighting up a billboard and sparking important
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The Bail Project
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Jun 15, 2024
Making music with his son @Hit_Boy is a dream come true for Big Hit after being separated from his family for years. We sat down with Big Hit to hear about his experience with incarceration and how he’s fighting for a better justice system that doesn’t criminalize race or
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The Bail Project
@bailproject
Sep 20, 2024
When we stopped Justine on the streets of Houston to ask about bail reform, she had no idea her words would be seen by thousands! 👀 Justine believes that no one should be stuck in jail just because they can’t afford bail – and now, her message is shining on a billboard for all
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The Bail Project
@bailproject
Jun 11, 2024
Who had the highest misdemeanor bail in U.S. history? A human rights lawyer. @bailproject sat down with @SDonziger to talk through his fight for justice for Indigenous Ecuadorians, and for hundreds of thousands of Americans harmed by unaffordable cash bail. Join us and Steven
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The Bail Project
@bailproject
Apr 12, 2018
Here is the difference being able to afford to pay makes. Let's restore the idea of "presumption of innocence" & return thousands of people back home to their friends and families where they belong. In short, we'd like to put ourselves out of business. #AudaciousProject #TED2018
The Bail Project
@bailproject
Jun 19, 2024
As we celebrate #Juneteenth, a historic day of freedom, let’s reflect and recommit to the fight for equal justice and liberty. Black individuals are still more likely to receive higher bail amounts and experience longer stays in jail. @bailproject strives for a more perfect
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The Bail Project
@bailproject
Oct 10, 2024
When we asked Anne from Mt Morris what she would say on a billboard about bail reform, she made her statement count. 👏 Anne believes that bail shouldn’t stand in the way of someone’s access to equal justice – and now her statement is on a billboard for all of Michigan to see!
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The Bail Project
@bailproject
Sep 27, 2024
Who knew Christopher's opinions on bail reform would be seen by thousands across Detroit…we did. Christopher believes that where someone waits for trial should be based on evidence, not a dollar amount – and now his message is highlighted on a billboard for all Michiganders to
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The Bail Project
@bailproject
Jul 11, 2021
Proud to stand with Hervis Rogers. Voting restrictions and expansion of the cash bail system go hand in hand. We must fight back. Read our press release:
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Upending Democracy: Texas Man Arrested at the Ballot Box
Hervis was arrested and held on $100k bail for allegedly voting while on parole.
The Bail Project
@bailproject
Mar 13, 2020
We must push for this to be the new normal.
KSAT 12
@ksatnews
Mar 13, 2020
BREAKING: Bexar County Judge -- County suspending arrests for minor offenses so to not crowd jail during public health emergency. No juries for 30 days.
The Bail Project
@bailproject
Jun 10, 2020
100% of online donations go into our National Revolving Bail Fund. We pay 100% cash bail, which means when someone goes back to court *all* of that money is returned to us and is used to bail more people out! 🔄 ♥️
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The Bail Project
@bailproject
Oct 10, 2018
The 3 largest psychiatric facilities in the U.S. aren't hospitals. They're jails in New York, Chicago & LA. Almost half of the people incarcerated in American jails have been diagnosed w/ a mental illness. Invest in healthcare & communities, not jails! #WorldMentalHealthDay