Lawmakers Look To Keep 10-Year-Olds Out Of Jail
Legislation being considered in the Illinois House would raise the age for locking up children accused of a crime.
Legislation being considered in the Illinois House would raise the age for locking up children accused of a crime.
A new proposal in Illinois aims to reduce the time juveniles spend behind bars before their trial, but some argue it might not be in the best interests of the young people accused of wrongdoing.