News

Monday, February 24, 2025
SAFE-T Act Continues to Put Our Communities at Risk

Democrats’ SAFE-T Act and sanctuary state policies put communities at risk. Protecting Illinois citizens needs to be our top priority. Immigrants allegedly smuggling fentanyl lead police on dangerous cornfield chase…


Friday, October 11, 2024
It’s Time to Fix the SAFE-T Act

The SAFE-T Act, in particular the elimination of cash bail, has caused confusion in the criminal justice system and made it difficult for judges to detain defendants and issue warrants. …


Thursday, September 12, 2024
Illinois Supreme Court Hears Cases Pertaining to Detention Under SAFE-T Act

The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a pair of cases that test the authority of local courts to hold criminal suspects behind bars while they await trial. Supreme…


Monday, April 8, 2024
SAFE-T Act Making Illinois Less Safe

Six months after the full implementation of cashless bail, and other provisions, of the SAFE-T Act, Illinois residents are finding themselves anything but safe. Read more from the Caucus Blog:…