Resolution R2023-0002989
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Call for hearing(s) regarding possible adverse impact on safety of Chicago residents as result of Illinois elimination of cash bail
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Chicago's City Council discussed the Illinois SAFE-T Act's elimination of cash bail on July 19, 2023. Concerns were raised about releasing violent offenders, including those accused of armed robbery, aggravated DUI, and threats against public officials. The council called on the Committee on Public Safety to convene a hearing, inviting law enforcement and the legal community to share their opinions on the matter.
