Did you know that on any night there are half a million Americans sitting in jail who are eligible for bail? There are so many people who were arrested for nonviolent/minor infractions who can’t go home to their family or go to work because they can’t pay bail. And they’re just sitting, awaiting trial. That can take months!
The Bail Project pays bail for people that are unable to afford their bail or have unreasonably high bails. They let out people that are legally innocent — not a threat to society.
The cash-bail system is hella fucked and disproportionately affects low-income communities and people.
Check em out or donate:
The Bail Project is a national nonprofit organization that pays bail for people in need, reuniting families and restoring the presumption of
