How Jail Decarceration Benefits Communities
Pretrial Justice
How Jail Decarceration Benefits Communities
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How Money Bail Supporters Keep Getting It Wrong
Pretrial Justice
How Money Bail Supporters Keep Getting It Wrong

Media Wants to Cover People. Alec Karakatsanis Thinks Systems Are More Interesting.
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Media Wants to Cover People. Alec Karakatsanis Thinks Systems Are More Interesting.
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For The People is Fighting Back Against Draconian Prison Sentences
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For The People is Fighting Back Against Draconian Prison Sentences
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Fighting for the Underdogs: The Role of Public Defense Attorneys in America
Pretrial Justice
Fighting for the Underdogs: The Role of Public Defense Attorneys in America
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Ohio Pursues Powerful and Bipartisan Bail Reform
Pretrial Justice
Ohio Pursues Powerful and Bipartisan Bail Reform

Harris County’s ‘Holistic’ Approach to Public Defense Provides Support In and Out of the Courtroom
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Harris County’s ‘Holistic’ Approach to Public Defense Provides Support In and Out of the Courtroom
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One Man’s Fight for Reshaping the Nation’s Public Defense System
Pretrial Justice
One Man’s Fight for Reshaping the Nation’s Public Defense System
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Congress Needs to Have a Criminal Justice Data Infrastructure Week
Policing
Congress Needs to Have a Criminal Justice Data Infrastructure Week
Op-Ed

California Supreme Court Creates ‘Tidal Shift’ in Pretrial Justice System
Pretrial Justice
California Supreme Court Creates ‘Tidal Shift’ in Pretrial Justice System
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He Languished in Jail for Nearly a Year. Now He’s the Face of California’s Bail Reform.
Pretrial Justice
He Languished in Jail for Nearly a Year. Now He’s the Face of California’s Bail Reform.

Better Infrastructure Needed for Local and Federal Criminal Justice Systems
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Better Infrastructure Needed for Local and Federal Criminal Justice Systems

After a Decisive Win in Philadelphia’s Democratic Primary, Larry Krasner Eyes the Future
Pretrial Justice
After a Decisive Win in Philadelphia’s Democratic Primary, Larry Krasner Eyes the Future

While Texas Counties Pursue Bail Reform, the State Legislature Is Pushing for a Rollback
Pretrial Justice
While Texas Counties Pursue Bail Reform, the State Legislature Is Pushing for a Rollback
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How Zealous Is Giving More Power to Public Defenders
Pretrial Justice
How Zealous Is Giving More Power to Public Defenders

A Plan to Eliminate Unjust Pretrial Detention
Pretrial Justice
A Plan to Eliminate Unjust Pretrial Detention
Q&A

New Research Shows an Alarmingly High Rate of Arrests for Outstanding Bench Warrants
Pretrial Justice
New Research Shows an Alarmingly High Rate of Arrests for Outstanding Bench Warrants

Illinois Becomes First State To Abolish Cash Bail: ‘This Is a Monumental Step in the Right Direction’
Pretrial Justice
Illinois Becomes First State To Abolish Cash Bail: ‘This Is a Monumental Step in the Right Direction’

Improving Timely Justice in America’s Courts
Pretrial Justice
Improving Timely Justice in America’s Courts

José Garza’s Unique Background Brings New Vision to Travis County DA’s Office
Pretrial Justice
José Garza’s Unique Background Brings New Vision to Travis County DA’s Office
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As Calls for Bail Reform Ring Nationwide, Could the Answer Lie with Public Defenders?
Pretrial Justice
As Calls for Bail Reform Ring Nationwide, Could the Answer Lie with Public Defenders?

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