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Justices rule SAFE-T Act is constitutional, eliminating cash bail in Illinois
Belleville News-Democrat via Yahoo News· 10 months agoA landmark criminal justice reform that eliminates cash bail in Illinois is constitutional, the...
Illinois justices consider constitutionality of SAFE-T Act’s pretrial detention provisions
Belleville News-Democrat via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe state’s highest court heard arguments Tuesday in a case that could drastically alter the legal...
What public officials are saying about Illinois Supreme Court ruling on SAFE-T Act
Belleville News-Democrat via Yahoo News· 10 months ago“If there were any questions before, it is abundantly clear now to all Illinoisans how political our...
Illinois Supreme Court upholds end to cash bail; new system begins Sept. 18
CBS News via Yahoo News· 10 months agoCHICAGO (CBS) -- The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a state law ending cash bail across the...
Your turn: Crime to run rampant in Illinois if SAFE-T Act not repealed
The Journal Standard via Yahoo News· 2 years agoKeeping people safe is one of the basic responsibilities of government. Tragically, under a new law...
Changes could be coming to the SAFE-T Act in Illinois. What you need to know
Rockford Register Star via Yahoo News· 1 year agoSPRINGFIELD – Two days before lawmakers were scheduled to adjourn for the year, one of the lead...
Illinois to become first state to end use of cash bail
CBS News via Yahoo News· 10 months agoIllinois will become the first state in the U.S. to halt the use of cash bail after the state...
The end of cash bail and more: What's in Illinois' SAFE-T Act?
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA massive crime reform package passed by the Illinois General Assembly in 2021 is once again in the...
Boone County State's Attorney, sheriff join others in suing Illinois over SAFE-T Act
Rockford Register Star via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe Boone County State’s Attorney and sheriff are joining a bipartisan coalition of state’s...
Big news for cash bail critics: Illinois just became first state to abolish it
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 10 months agoThe Illinois Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a major criminal justice reform law is constitutional,...