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Ending cash bail in Illinois won’t solve crime

Por: New York Post Opinion August 13, 2023

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The Illinois Supreme Court made headlines in July when it reaffirmed the SAFE-T Act as official law, making Illinois the first state to completely eliminate cash bail. Beginning Sept. 18, judges across Illinois may no longer order payment of money as a condition for a defendant’s release from custody before trial. On principle, Illinois’ reform introduces necessary fairness into a system where one’s wallet too often determines whether... + full article



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