Vera Institute of Justice on the End of Cash Bail in Illinois
September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- The Vera Institute of Justice issued the following statement on Sept. 18, 2023:
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Today, the Pretrial Fairness Act went into effect in Illinois, making it the first state to eliminate cash bail as a condition of pretrial release. Insha Rahman, vice president of advocacy and partnerships at the Vera Institute of Justice, issued the following statement:
"With the Pretrial Fairness Act, Illinois is making history today as the fir . . .
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Today, the Pretrial Fairness Act went into effect in Illinois, making it the first state to eliminate cash bail as a condition of pretrial release. Insha Rahman, vice president of advocacy and partnerships at the Vera Institute of Justice, issued the following statement:
"With the Pretrial Fairness Act, Illinois is making history today as the fir . . .