Fear and misinformation rife as SAFE-T Act and the end of cash bail become political lightning rods heading into election - Chicago Tribune

But exactly how all of the provisions in the 700-plus page Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today law, known as the SAFE-T Act, will play out remains to be seen, and misinformation has ... Read More

Ministers rally against 'misinformation' on SAFE-T Act; ex-prosecutor says concerns are valid - ABC7 Chicago

The SAFE-T Act has been touted as historic criminal justice reform legislation, but has become one of most hotly-debated topics this political season. 24/7 Live Chicago & Suburban Cook Co. North ... Read More

Beyond the heated rhetoric about bail, what else is in the SAFE-T Act?

The act has been referenced in political debates and been the target of a misinformation campaign. But the elimination of cash bail is only one piece of the massive SAFE-T Act. Read More

The ‘SAFE-T Act’ Is the Epitome of Political Hypocrisy

What the SAFE-T Act really does is eliminate cash bail for people who commit heinous felonies such as second-degree murder, arson, drug-induced homicide, robbery, kidnapping, aggravated battery ... Read More

What's fiction, what's fact about the SAFE-T Act and the elimination of cash bail - Daily Herald

The state's plan to eliminate cash bail as of Jan. 1, a key provision of the 2021 SAFE-T Act, has become a campaign issue statewide heading into Tuesday's election. Read More

Illinois SAFE-T Act: Cash bail misinformation spreads on social media - The State Journal-Register

There are multiple hot-button issues this election season, but perhaps none have made as many recent headlines as the SAFE-T Act and its no cash bail provision.. Passed by the Illinois General ... Read More

Judge rules parts of SAFE-T Act unconstitutional - CBS Chicago

Judge rules Illinois' elimination of cash bail unconstitutional 01:50. CHICAGO (CBS) -- A judge in Kankakee County ruled parts of the controversial SAFE-T Act are unconstitutional, just a few days ... Read More

After Election, Attention Turns to SAFE-T Act. Here's What Pritzker Said is Next - NBC Chicago

Facing mounting criticism from a variety of groups and officials over provisions of the “SAFE-T Act” that will ban cash bail in the state beginning on Jan. 1, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said ... Read More

Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs amendments clarifying SAFE-T Act into law - The State Journal-Register

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed the most debated legislation of the Illinois General Assembly veto session — amendments to the criminal justice reform bill known as the SAFE-T Act.. Holding ... Read More

Illinois SAFE-T Act: What is in it? - WBEZ Chicago

The act has been referenced in political debates, and was the target of a misinformation campaign. But the elimination of cash bail is only one piece of the massive SAFE-T Act. Read More

What is the SAFE-T Act in Illinois? Here's an Explainer of What Changes Are in Store - NBC Chicago

What is the SAFE-T Act in Illinois? Here's an Explainer of What Changes Are in Store While the elimination of cash bail is included in the bill, there are many other changes set to take effect on ... Read More