Gov. Pritzker signs comprehensive criminal justice reform bill

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a criminal justice omnibus bill backed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus , abolishing cash bail, overhauling police certification and reforming use-of-force standards among numerous other provisions. On Monday. Feb. 22, Pritzker signed the legislation, House Bill 3653, referred to as the “Safe-T Act,” during an event at Chicago State … Continue reading Gov. Pritzker signs comprehensive criminal justice reform bill