Spurred on by Donald Trump’s fearmongering about “cashless bail” and a “lawless” Illinois, some law enforcement officials and Republican elected officials are recycling tired misconceptions about the Pretrial Fairness Act to distract the public from their real policy failures. This was most recently seen in the Illinois Valley, where hospitals are closing, shelters are overflowing, and water pipes are leaking lead. You’d think local leaders would focus on fixing those problems.
In 2023, Illinois became the first state in the nation to end money bond, passing the Pretrial Fairness Act. As legislators debated the bill, law enforcement officials engaged in misinformation campaigns against it, claiming the reforms would usher in an era of complete lawlessness. But two years have passed and the reforms are working. And yet, those same opponents have been consistent in their strategy of evoking fear. Recently, Illinois Valley law enforcement officials spread disinformation when they called for a return to money bond.
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November 13, 2025 at 01:44PM
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