Pretrial justice is indigenous justice – and The Bail Project is committed to both. On the Flathead Reservation, home to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, we provide free bail assistance, court support, and referrals to community-based services – restoring the presumption of innocence and keeping people connected to their communities. Indigenous people are disproportionately impacted by the cash bail crisis. When our client LaVonda, a mother and enrolled member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, was arrested for driving on a suspended license, the $250 bail she couldn't afford threatened to shatter her hard-won stability and momentum. With support from The Bail Project, she was able to return home and continue on her path to recovery, demonstrating how pretrial freedom is essential for supporting individuals to break cycles of trauma and build healthier futures. Join us in supporting clients facing unjust pretrial incarceration this #IndigenousPeoplesDay at bailproject.org.
