What's Happening in Pretrial Justice? August 2023
The ongoing tragedy of Fulton County Jail. Plus, no one should have to pay cash bail. (That includes Trump)
By Wendy Shang
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A new discourse around pretrial justice
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The Slippery Slope of Sliding Scale Bail
Why ability to pay isn't enough to overcome the harms of money bond.
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What's Happening in Pretrial Justice? July 2023
Pretrial victory in Illinois! Plus, DC sued over sending cops to mental health crises; the most carceral judges in NYC.
By Wendy Shang
10 Arresting Stats About Pretrial
As a nation, we arrest too many people for behaviors that have nothing to do with safety. See how the stats shake out.
By Wendy Shang
The Slippery Slope of Sliding Scale Bail
Why ability to pay isn't enough to overcome the harms of money bond.
By Meghan Guevara
Black Public Defenders Matter
Shavonte Keaton reflects on Black excellence at the BPDA conference.
By Shavonte Keaton
All Eyes on Illinois as the State Ends Money Bond
It's time to come together to fulfill the promise of the Pretrial Fairness Act.
By Meghan Guevara