A heated debate is happening over changes to Illinois' controversial SAFE-T Act.
, addressing concerns with the Pretrial Fairness Act. Hyde ParkThe changes include the option for defendants detained prior to Jan. 1 to remain under the old bail system.The legislation also updates to the so-called detention net: crimes that qualify a suspect for detention.SUBSCRIBE TO FOX 32 ON YOUTUBE
Much of the discussion focused on how the SAFE-T Act was passed in the final hours of the last Illinois General Assembly in January 2021. "I believe this particular motion and movement, right here, will be the catalyst to true change in Illinois until the people finally figure out what's taking place here," said state Sen. Darren Bailey. "
"I'm confused. You didn't like the process then, you don't like the process now, you won't like the process tomorrow. When will you like the process? When will you participate? When will you come to the table and say, ‘We want to be a part of the process of improving our state,’" said Sen. Elgie Sims of the 17th District.
The law has been challenged by 62 county prosecutors, and the Illinois supreme court has consolidated the cases.All the news you need to know, every day
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