Illinois Becomes 1st State To Drop Cash Bail System

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Illinois Becomes 1st State To Drop Cash Bail System

NPR

Published 25 Jan 2021

Illinois will be the first state to eliminate all cash bail payments for jail release before trial. Part of a sweeping reform bill, it now awaits the governor's signature. Police say they oppose it.

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Illinois Becomes 1st State To Drop Cash Bail System

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