FREE THEM ALL

DO emphasize amount of money wasted on incarceration and the many community investments that we could make instead.

#FREETHEMALL

Pregnant immigrants held for months in detention despite rules against it With the immigration crackdown, more pregnant women are being detained. The ACLU alleges a woman was shackled while miscarrying and others were denied prenatal care.

Pregnant women are being treated inhumane.

she was given small portions of “substandard” food that left her hungry. She also underwent a medical examination that she did not consent to, and suffered a miscarriage.

in Basile, where agents conducted a health screening that revealed she was pregnant.
ICE directive generally prohibiting the detention of pregnant women, Alicia was held there for three months. At the facility, away from her two kids a teenager and a child under 5

Alicia reported for her scheduled check in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in April, a process she had completed many times living in Louisiana for nearly a decade. This time, she was abruptly taken into federal custody. transported her to the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center

ICE releases Chicago-area mother after seven months. It failed to provide evidence justifying her detention. While Marina Lopez was in ICE detention for seven months, parishioners in her church stepped up to help care for her family.

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women weren’t getting feminine products for their cycle. we just dropped off boxes of Pads. It’s inhumane how the women are being treated.

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this young woman is terrified she needs action now when a masked gang are threatening her freedom help us help her. send what you can to get her a representative to work her immigration case
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When people are held in jail before trial, the impact on their lives can be devastating. Even a short stay can lead to lost income, missed rent payments, and job termination. These consequences often push already vulnerable people deeper into poverty. #FreedomIsARight

Bail funds intervene at this critical moment to prevent unnecessary detention. #PrisonsDontCreateSafety

Bail funds are especially important because they address a problem that affects thousands of people every day. Jails across the country are filled with individuals who are legally presumed innocent but remain incarcerated solely due to their inability to pay.

people supported by bail funds return to court at high rates. This demonstrates that money is not a reliable measure of responsibility or risk. Community support is often enough to ensure court appearances. #EndMassIncarceration

When people are bailed out, they are better able to prepare for their legal defense. They can meet with lawyers, gather evidence, and stay informed about their cases. Being free also reduces pressure to accept unfair plea deals. #BailOutProtest #FreedomNotFees

Bail funds also expose racial and economic disparities in the justice system. Marginalized communities are disproportionately affected by cash bail policies. These funds bring attention to systemic inequality. #bailout

Bail funds raise money through donations and community support. using funds to pay bail for people who cannot afford it. This allows individuals to return to their communities instead of remaining incarcerated. #CareNotCages #bailoutprotesters

Pretrial detention can have serious consequences. People may lose their jobs, housing, or access to healthcare while waiting for court. These setbacks can affect not only the individual but also their children and loved ones. #BailOutProtest

Driving Systemic Change
Beyond individual cases, bail funds:
* Collect data showing cash bail’s harms
* Advocate for bail reform and alternatives to incarceration

Myth 8: Bail funds only help a small number of people
Reality:
Because funds are recycled, a single bail fund can help thousands of people over time, especially in high volume courts. #bailfund

Myth 7: Bail funds undermine the justice system
Reality:
Bail funds work within the legal system, following court rules. They highlight flaws in cash bail but do not bypass the law.
#bailfund

Myth 6: Cash bail keeps communities safe
Reality:
Cash bail measures wealth, not risk. Someone with money can buy release no matter the charge, while someone poor stays locked up for minor offenses. #bailfund

Myth 5: People in jail are there because they did something wrong
Reality:
People held on bail are legally presumed innocent. They are jailed simply because they can’t afford to pay, not because guilt has been proven. #bailfund

Myth 4: Bail funds waste money
Reality:
Bail money is usually refunded when cases end, so the same funds are reused again and again. This makes bail funds one of the most cost-effective interventions in the justice system.

Myth 3: Bail funds increase crime
Reality:
Research consistently finds no increase in crime when people are released pretrial. In fact, unnecessary jail time can increase future involvement in the justice system.

Myth 2: People helped by bail funds don’t return to court
Reality:
Data from many bail funds shows very high court appearance rates often over 90%. Simple supports like reminders and transportation make a big difference. #bailfund

Myth 1: Bail funds let dangerous people out of jail
Reality:
Bail is usually set for nonviolent charges. People accused of serious violent crimes are often denied bail entirely. Bail funds also use screening criteria and do not randomly bail out everyone. #bailfunds

Community Support Beyond Bail
Many bail funds also provide:
* Court date reminders
* Transportation assistance
* Referrals to housing, legal aid, or social services #bailfund

Creating a Revolving Impact
When a case ends, bail money is usually returned to the bail fund, allowing it to be reused to help others. One donation can help many people over time. #endingmoneybail

Supporting Better Case Outcomes
People who are free before trial are:
* More likely to meet with lawyers
* Better able to prepare their defense
* More likely to have charges reduced or dismissed #bailfund #endcashbail