Cash bail is over but the practice still continues to affect Black and Brown communities
The cash bail system in Illinois is a thing of the past. But it’s effects linger especially in Black and Latino communities.
Cash bail in Illinois is over
The Safe-T Act goes into effect today, September 18, 2023. We were joined by State Sen. Robert Peters, who was a main backer of the legislation.
Will crime rise without cash bail in Illinois?
After a state Supreme Court ruling, Illinois will became the first state to eliminate cash bail in September. What will/will not change?
Attorney General Kwame Raoul on gun rights, cash bail and more
Since 2019, Illinois' attorney general has been Kwame Raoul. He joined The 21st to discuss issues ranging from Illinois' assault weapons ban to retail theft and cash bail.
SAFE-T Act goes before Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments with regard to what supporters called the Pretrial Fairness Act.
