(The Center Square) – After lawmakers approved amendments to the SAFE-T Act that eliminates cash bail in Illinois, a lawsuit challenging the measure’s implementation has been delayed until later this month. State lawmakers recently passed amendments to the sweeping criminal justice reform legislation that abolishes cash bail starting January 1. The amendments add a slew […]
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State’s attorneys ask Illinois Supreme Court to consolidate dozens of SAFE-T Act lawsuits
After over 50 state’s attorneys filed lawsuits against Illinois’ SAFE-T Act, a motion has been filed asking the Illinois Supreme Court to consider consolidating the lawsuits. The criminal justice legislation makes Illinois the first state in the country to abolish cash bail on January 1. At least 55 counties are going to court claiming the […]