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Bail Project

Judge denies Bail Project’s request to pause Indiana law

Sarah Vaughan

A new Indiana law goes into effect Friday blocking charitable organizations from paying a person's bail to get them out of jail.
The Bail Project sues State of Indiana over recent legislation

Sara Wittmeyer

The Bail Project filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the state of Indiana over legislation set to become law on July 1.
Lawmakers hear from opponents, supporters of Senate GOP crime bill package

Sarah Vaughan

The legislation comes after Indianapolis saw another record-breaking year for homicides, with 271 people killed in 2021.