By Quincy Reporter |
Oct 25, 2023
The implementation of the Safe-T Act in Illinois, which abolished cash bail, has sparked a wave of consequences across the state. With the majority of Illinois' 102 counties now grappling with disparate resource challenges, the impact of this controversial move is becoming increasingly apparent.According to a recent report from The Caucus Blog, the Safe-T Act has exacerbated the already existing strain on public defenders in Illinois. The law, which aimed to address issues of inequality in the criminal justice system, has inadvertently caused a ripple effect, leading to...