Law for Black Lives

Two Black women with floral wreaths around their heads who were bailed out of Pinellas County Jail in Clearwater, Florida, by Dream Defenders on May 11, 2017, talk to a reporter about National Bail Out day.
Dani McClain  Sep 6, 2017 4:57PM EDT

Inside the Movement to Free People Who Are Only in Jail Because They Can't Afford Bail

Eliminating cash bail has become a focal point in the fight to transform the criminal justice system. Inside the wins and challenges of a growing movement that raises money to free people of color who are in jail simply because they can’t afford to post bail.  
In New York City's Times Square a multiracial crowd protests against the fatal police shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile.
Derek Burnett  Aug 2, 2016 3:00PM EDT

How to Prepare Yourself for a Protest—and What to Do If You End Up in Cuffs

Some seasoned activists expect to be arrested and jailed for protesting against racialized police violence. If you’re not one of those people, here’s what to do before you go to a demonstration and steps to take if you end up in police custody.