FREEDOM STORIES

This is what bail reform looks like. Not "disaster." Like waking up in your own bed. Walking outside. Supporting your loved ones. Bail reform looks like everyday normalcy. For hundreds of thousands.

Because of freedom I am able to be outside and get fresh air. In jail there aren't even windows. Freedom is also feeling safe.

Aidea

Nice, Protective, Hardworker
Houston, TX

Anthony

Caring, Inquisitive, Strategic
Bronx, NY

Chi

King. Persistent. Perserverer.
Houston, TX

Derrick

Family man. Uncle. Loves to play soccer.
Katy, TX

Gavin

Awesome dad, construction worker, dog lover
Nevada, TX

Jamel

Father, Husband, Hard-Worker
Brooklyn, NY

I'm very happy they changed the bail laws in New York because I was able to work, keep my bills paid, and even enjoy baseball games. After my case closed, I was able to spend summer with my children who live out of state.

James

Respectful, Quiet, Grandfather
New York, NY

Jon

Empowering, Reformer, Freethinking
Queens, NY

I spent time with my son and best friend.

Juan

Father. Friend. Hardworker
Texas

Katyln

Mother. Student. Confident.
Houston, TX

Keith

Hardworker, Caring, Lover
Houston, TX

After spending 2 days in jail, freedom allowed him to breathe fresh air outside, to look at the sky, jail is not a place you want to be

Nicolas

Brother. Nature lover. Exercising and fitness.
Katy, TX

Freedom to me means providing for my three children; being their mother and nurturer. Since my release I have paid off credit card debt, maintained a full time job, and I have become a dual enrolled student in both high school and college classes.

Sandra

Mother, Determined, Hopeful
Los Angeles, CA

Saving Isaiah

Family man, God fearing man, Relentless
Brooklyn, NY

Terranisha

Mother. Free-spirited.
Houston, TX

Keeping my job. Spending time with family.

William

Hard-worker. Single