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Illinois is the first state to sign a law eliminating cash bail

by David Brancaccio and Kristin Schwab

Feb 24, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, has now signed criminal justice reform legislation that includes ending cash bail in 2023.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, has now signed criminal justice reform legislation that includes the change, ending cash bail in 2023.

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