by Chris Black
It basically means no punishment at all for committing crimes.
Come January 1, 2023, the State of Illinois is set to eliminate the cash bail system.
However, southern Illinois lawmakers and law enforcement say it could make communities more dangerous.
“I believe the elimination of cash bail, particularly as it’s written in the SAFE-T Act, will reduce public safety and lead to more crime particularly more violent crime in Illinois,” Patrick Windhorst, former state’s attorney and current state representative for district 118, said.
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