Petition: Help End the Cash Bail System in Louisiana

A new Illinois law, which abolishes cash bail in the state, has finally taken effect! When someone is arrested, before they have been found guilty or innocent, that person can be released as they await trial if they can pay cash bail. This means that defendants without financial means have to remain locked up, while their wealthier counterparts can walk free. It’s discriminatory, inhumane, and just plain wrong.

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Even though some politicians love fear-mongering about crime and punishment, the evidence is clear: cash bail doesn’t protect anyone, it only works to punish communities of color and poor people. This Illinois law is an amazing victory for civil rights, and a step towards strengthening and protecting our communities from harm.

The state of Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate in the world — higher than other democracies or U.S. states. Estimates suggest nearly 60% of all people in pretrial detention are there because they can’t afford bail. Eliminating bail would dramatically reduce the number of people who are sitting in jail exclusively because they can’t afford to get out.

Please sign this petition to put pressure on Louisiana legislators to end the cash bail system!

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