ACLU of Illinois says Pretrial Fairness Act needs reform, not overhaul
The end of cash bail is set for Jan. 1, 2023, in Illinois, but reform to the legislation could be coming earlier.
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The end of cash bail is set for Jan. 1, 2023, in Illinois, but reform to the legislation could be coming earlier.
Lawsuits looking to block SAFE-T Act stacking up as Pritzker signals changes ahead
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker praised a lawmaker's proposed bill that aims to clarify language and improve how officials can enforce the SAFE-T Act, which ends cash bail in Illinois on January 1.
(The Center Square) – Amending Illinois’ SAFE-T Act likely won’t happen until after the November election that's less than a month away, but it’s becoming more clear changes are ahead before implementation on New Year’s Day. ...
(The Center Square) – In a state with the second highest property taxes in the country, some are concerned that mandates in the SAFE-T Act will force tax hikes around Illinois. The criminal justice and police reform pac...