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Podcast: City Cast Chicago
Episode: What the SAFE-T Act Really Does
Description: As we get closer to Election Day, you’ve probably seen memes or posts wrongly decrying criminal justice reforms in Illinois as a “purge law.” Among other changes, the SAFE-T Act passed in 2021 abolishes cash bail. It goes into effect in January. Garien Gatewood with the Illinois Justice Project is here to fact-check the misinformation and explain what abolishing money bond really means.A little bit of news: It's the last week to comment on the city's We Will Chicago plan.Some good news: Catch some spooky stories with Jacoby...