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Trump, Illinois and cashless

Trump wants to make criminal suspects pay cash bail. This state eliminated it altogether.

Mandating cash bail is a matter of public safety, Trump says. Research from the place that reformed its system the most tells a different story.

WGN-TV Chicago on MSN · 9h

Trump targets cashless bail in Illinois and other states with executive order

President Donald Trump took action Monday, targeting cities and states, including Illinois, that have eliminated cash bail. Illinois became the first state to fully implement the Pretrial Fairness Act,

Chicago Sun-Times · 12h

Trump signs order targeting no-cash bail, but advocates say he can’t force Illinois to reverse its policy

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday threatening to suspend or terminate federal funding for cities and states, like Illinois, that have eliminated cash bail.

Trump, Illinois and Chicago

CBS News · 15h

Full text of Illinois Gov. JB Pritkzer's speech at news conference on reported Trump military plan for Chicago

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker spoke at a news conference Monday afternoon, addressing reports President Trump is planning to send the military to Chicago. Here is the full text of his remarks.

Opinion

The New Republic on MSN · 13h

Illinois’ JB Pritzker Rages Against Trump’s Fascist Takeover Plan

President Donald Trump vowed legal retaliation against the Golden State Monday, telling reporters during a White House press briefing that his administration would be filing a lawsuit against California “pretty soon” over its plan to put the state’s congressional lines to a vote.

WQRF Rockford on MSN · 17h

Illinois Gov. Pritzker to address Trump’s potential National Guard deployment in Chicago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is set to speak in response to reports that the Trump administration is considering sending the National Guard to Chicago, which Pritzker has called "uncoordinated, uncalled for,

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Gianno Caldwell mulls Senate bid as Chicagoans are 'begging for change' on crime woes

Gianno Caldwell mulls Illinois Senate campaign for Dick Durbin's open seat, focusing on a law-and-order platform after a ...

WTTW News9h

As Trump Threatens to Send National Guard to Chicago, Public Safety Experts Weigh in on Crime Data and Public Spending

Chicago Police Department data shows that compared to last year, violent crime in the city is down 22% through the end of July. There have been 36% fewer shootings, and homicides are down 32%.

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