Debate Over SAFE-T Act Heats Up During Election
Clip: 9/14/2022 | 12m 6sVideo has Closed Captions
The SAFE-T Act has become a flashpoint in Illinois’ state election.
The SAFE-T Act aims to do away with cash bail in an effort to end systemic racism in the criminal justice system. But critics of the law say it will allow violent offenders to walk the streets. The subject has exploded in recent days as the 2022 midterms have heated up.
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Debate Over SAFE-T Act Heats Up During Election
Clip: 9/14/2022 | 12m 6sVideo has Closed Captions
The SAFE-T Act aims to do away with cash bail in an effort to end systemic racism in the criminal justice system. But critics of the law say it will allow violent offenders to walk the streets. The subject has exploded in recent days as the 2022 midterms have heated up.
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