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Illinois police and politicians are sounding off against a sweeping criminal justice reform bill signed into law earlier this week, in one instance calling the legislation a blatant move to punish an entire, honorable profession that will end up hurting law-abiding citizens the most.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the bill – an overhaul of criminal justice and policing in the state – on Monday. A coalition of law enforcement agencies from across the state has since slammed Pritzker s move, criticizing the Democratic governor for choosing to listen to a few strident political voices rather than the 120,000 petition signing citizens who plainly saw the bill for what it is, according to a statement provided to Fox News on Wednesday.
Illinois Law enforcement groups have decried the signing of a massive criminal justice reform bill by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, referring to the legislation as anti-police with provisions that will lead
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a criminal justice omnibus bill backed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Monday, abolishing cash bail, overhauling police
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed sweeping criminal justice legislation Monday that also requires police agencies to equip officers with body cameras and sets stricter rules for their use of force.
Illinois Becomes 1st State To Eliminate Cash Bail
By Cheryl Corley
February 22, 2021
Updated at 9:35 p.m. ET
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Monday that makes Illinois the first state in the country to abolish cash bail payments for jail release for people who have been arrested and are waiting for their case to be heard.