‘Criminals Will Run Wild’: Illinois Becomes First State to Abolish Cash Bail as Fears Mount

Posted on September 18, 2023

Illinois eliminated cash bail on Monday, making it the first state in the nation to do so in a decision that brought heavy criticism.

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