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Illinois Will Be the First State to Eliminate Cash Bail After Court Ruling

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The provision comes from the SAFE-T Act, which was signed into law last year but was challenged.

Erik Uebelacker
Erik Uebelacker
The exterior of Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois.
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Erik Uebelacker

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