Some Indiana Republicans want to change the state constitution to allow judges to withhold bail entirely for a lot more people.

The Bail Project filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the state of Indiana over legislation set to become law on July 1.

A nonprofit organization that pays bail for people would face restrictions under a new bill being considered by Indiana lawmakers.

Indiana's Constitution defines bail as monetary, but a state Supreme Court rule will move away from that longstanding practice.

A new pre-trial bail relief pilot program will attempt to balance the public's protection with the presumption of innocence for the accused.