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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Matthew Hendrickson

Opponents of SAFE-T Act file arguments with Illinois Supreme Court

The 800-page criminal justice reform bill known as the SAFE-T Act sits on a table awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature during a ceremony at Chicago State University in February of 2021. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times-file)

Opponents of a controversial law that would eliminate cash bail in Illinois filed their arguments with the Illinois Supreme Court on Friday, revisiting their claims that the law is unconditional and improperly ties judge’s hands when deciding the conditions of release for people accused of crimes.

The Supreme Court is expected to hear oral arguments next month in the case, though a date has yet to be set.

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