Coverage dated July 17, 2023

Illinois Supreme Court to rule on SAFE-T Act regarding cash bail elimination

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On Tuesday, a major ruling is expected from the Illinois Supreme Court over a controversial law.

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Fox32 Chicago
Illinois Supreme Court to rule on SAFE-T Act regarding cash bail elimination (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Jul 17, 2023
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On Tuesday, a major ruling is expected from the Illinois Supreme Court over a controversial law.
FOX 2 St. Louis
Illinois Supreme Court ruling on ‘SAFE-T Act’ today (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)
Published Jul 17, 2023
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The Illinois Supreme Court is expected to rule Tuesday morning on the ‘SAFE-T Act.’ The controversial state law that among other things, eliminates cash bail.
ABC 7 Chicago
Illinois Supreme Court expected to make SAFE-T Act ruling Tuesday (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Jul 17, 2023
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The Illinois Supreme Court is expected to announce its ruling Tuesday on the future of cash bail in the state.
NBC Chicago
Illinois Supreme Court announces highly anticipated ruling on controversial SAFE-T Act. Here's their opinion (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Jul 17, 2023
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The Illinois Supreme Court announced Tuesday it has decided to reverse a decision from a Chicago-area judge surrounding the controversial “SAFE-T Act,” marking a pivotal moment for the legislation, which would eliminate the use of cash bail in the state.
RedState
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds 'SAFE-T Act,' Eliminates Cash Bail (opens RedState)
Published Jul 17, 2023
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Governor JB Pritzker praised the ruling upholding the Act, which has been described as his brainchild.