Legislation would allow individuals in Illinois prisons to earn parole regardless of the crime

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One of the architects behind the SAFE-T Act and cashless bail is now pushing legislation that would permit more prisoners in Illinois to become eligible for parole

 

State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, announced House Bill 2045 that would allow a person serving a life sentence to become eligible for parole.

“We believe it is going to increase public safety,” Slaughter said. “The efforts will indeed help citizens become more productive, positive citizens.”

Slaughter is a member of the Legislative Black Caucus, the group of Illinois lawmakers responsible for the controversial criminal justice reform package known as the SAFE-T Act. A lawsuit challenging the cashless bail portion of the package is currently being considered by the Illinois Supreme Court.

State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, has introduced a similar measure in House Bill 3373, which would allow prisoners serving a life sentence to earn parole, which she said is good policy.

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2 hours ago, Geee said:

Just the News

One of the architects behind the SAFE-T Act and cashless bail is now pushing legislation that would permit more prisoners in Illinois to become eligible for parole

 

Where was he when I needed him!

Frank Calabrese Sr.