Illinois’ public defender system has a reputation for being compromised and poorly funded. Criminal justice advocates and public defenders have been working to address these issues with new legislation. The core of Illinois’ public defender problem is the lack of independence. Illinois is one of just seven states with no
Judges may turn to electronic monitoring as an alternative to cash bail, but advocates warn this is merely an alternative form of incarceration
The law was set to go into effect on Jan. 1, but the Illinois Supreme Court issued a stay to consider lawsuits by conservative prosecutors and sheriffs
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