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These States Want People to Pay in Cash to Get Out of Jail

Encouraged by Trump, some lawmakers are championing cash bail, undercutting reforms that advocates say made the system fairer for poor people.

Closing Argument • 09.20.2025

How States Are Undoing Criminal Justice Reforms

Louisiana, New York and other states are rolling back reforms — and efforts to reduce excessive sentencing or expand parole are smaller in scope.

Closing Argument • 03.29.2025

Facing Rollbacks, Criminal Justice Reformers Argue Policies Make People Safer

Advocates are refining their rebuttal to “tough on crime” messaging: Don’t focus on punishment, but on reforms that improve public safety.

Election 2024 • 08.01.2024

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