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GeeperBeepers@midwest.social to Chicago@midwest.socialEnglish · 2 years ago

IL Supreme Court allows ending of cash bail

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IL Supreme Court allows ending of cash bail

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GeeperBeepers@midwest.social to Chicago@midwest.socialEnglish · 2 years ago
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Illinois Supreme Court rules cash bail can be eliminated
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the constitutionality of a state law ending cash bail, ordering implementation in mid-September. The ruling overturns a Kankakee Cou…
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  • GeeperBeepers@midwest.socialOP
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    I’m happy to see this go through.

  • KingStrafeIV@midwest.social
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    Shocked to see that the original challenge came from a Kankakee County judge /s

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf2r5OFTJpY very pleased IL is getting in line with the US Constitution.

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    Mass incarceration is a total disgrace and spits in the face of the USA’s motto “land of the free.” It makes us look like foolish suckers. So proud of our state and so glad this is being implemented.

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