Illinois SAFE-T Act Could See Revisions
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The SAFE-T Act is at the center of political campaigns and could see changes this year.
Illinois’ law overhauling the state legal system has taken center stage in this year’s elections. The law — known as the SAFE-T Act — will eliminate cash bail come January. But it still could change before then.
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Illinois SAFE-T Act Could See Revisions
Clip: 10/4/2022 | 5m 53sVideo has Closed Captions
Illinois’ law overhauling the state legal system has taken center stage in this year’s elections. The law — known as the SAFE-T Act — will eliminate cash bail come January. But it still could change before then.
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