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**Historic Change in Illinois: Cash Bail Eliminated Statewide**  Explore the implications of the groundbreaking Pretrial Fairness Act as experts discuss its impact on racial equity and justice reform.This show is made possible thanks our members! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate   Thank you for your continued support!Description:  What happened when Illinois ended cash bail? As Laura's guests explain, this deeply discriminatory and unjust system puts “a ransom on people's heads,” disproportionately impacts Black and Brown people, and favors the wealthy who can buy their freedom while leaving the poor to languish in jail. Bail reform has faced tremendous pushback over the years, but Illinois implemented the first-of-its-kind Pretrial Fairness Act, ending cash bail statewide in 2023. The historic win didn't happen overnight. In this episode some of those most involved explain what it took and describe the surprising results. Sharone R. Mitchell Jr., the Cook County Chief Public Defender was the lead policy expert for the Coalition to End Money Bond. Mitchell also heads the state's largest public defender office. State Senator Robert Peters represents Illinois' 13th District and was one of the main sponsors of the Pretrial Fairness Act. He chairs the Senate Labor Committee. Bryce Covert followed this important and under-covered story for The Nation magazine. What has Illinois to teach the nation? All that plus Laura's commentary: Illinois has moved out of the Middle Ages. What's holding the rest of the nation back?“I do think that there has been a severe backlash to the Black Lives Matter movement, to criminal justice reform that's pretty nationwide . . . That said, Illinois is out there doing this, and I think people are taking note . . . So as long as this stays in place and we have good data about the outcomes and people keep supporting it and don't give into the opposition that wants to push to roll it back, then we will have proof that this can happen, that this can work.” - Bryce Covert“Literally the hardest job I had was talking to mothers and grandmothers and partners about whether they should be paying this a thousand dollars for bond or a thousand dollars for rent. We were forcibly extracting money out of the people that needed it the most. And I'm so glad that we are now in a system where we realized that we can make these really important decisions without quite frankly putting ransoms on people's heads.” - Sharone R. Mitchell Jr.". . . The president was involved in criminal behavior. Rudy Giuliani was involved in criminal behavior. They had no problem being able to either pay out or pay within the legal system. Working class people on the other hand, many of them who are innocent, many of them who are just trying to live their life or trying to move on, they can't. A billionaire who's able to game the court system and be able to get out has no business trying to lecture the working class of this country.” - Robert PetersGuests:• Bryce Covert: Contributor, The Nation• Sharone R. Mitchell Jr.: Chief Public Defender Cook County, Illinois• Robert Peters: Illinois State Senator, 13th District Watch the broadcast episode cut for time at our YouTube channel and airing on PBS stations across the country Subscribe to episode notes via Patreon Music In the Middle:  Eric Kupper remix of “U Try Livin'” by Black Guy, White Guy and 808 Beach from the Red Hot and Free project released by the Red Hot Organization.  And additional music included- "Steppin"  by Podington Bear. Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•  Corporate Prison Reform Will Not Keep Us Safe: A Report from Los Angeles: Watch / Listen: Podcast Episode• Crime & Migration: An Abolitionist Plan for Immigration Justice: Watch / Listen: Podcast Episode• D.A. Larry Krasner Facing Impeachment: Criminal Justice Reform in the Crosshairs: Watch / Listen: Podcast Episode Related Articles and Resources:• Illinois Has Put an End to the Injustice of Cash Bail, by Bryce Covert, December 2, 2024, The Nation  • U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Releases Report:  The Civil Rights Implications of Cash Bail, by U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, January 20, 2022, USCCR.org• Cash bail disproportionately impacts communities of color.  Illinois is the first state to abolish it. By Claire Savage and Corey Williams, September 12, 2023, AP News  Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. 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Explore the history and impact of Illinois' decision to end cash bail statewide in 2023, featuring insights from key advocates and policymakers involved in this monumental change.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support!Description: What happened when Illinois ended cash bail? As Laura's guests explain, this deeply discriminatory and unjust system puts “a ransom on people's heads,” disproportionately impacts Black and Brown people, and favors the wealthy who can buy their freedom while leaving the poor to languish in jail. Bail reform has faced tremendous pushback over the years, but Illinois implemented the first-of-its-kind Pretrial Fairness Act, ending cash bail statewide in 2023. The historic win didn't happen overnight. In this episode some of those most involved explain what it took and describe the surprising results. Sharone R. Mitchell Jr., the Cook County Chief Public Defender was the lead policy expert for the Coalition to End Money Bond. Mitchell also heads the state's largest public defender office. State Senator Robert Peters represents Illinois' 13th District and was one of the main sponsors of the Pretrial Fairness Act. He chairs the Senate Labor Committee. Bryce Covert followed this important and under-covered story for The Nation magazine. What has Illinois to teach the nation? All that plus Laura's commentary: Illinois has moved out of the Middle Ages. What's holding the rest of the nation back?Guests:• Bryce Covert: Contributor, The Nation• Sharone R. Mitchell Jr.: Chief Public Defender Cook County, Illinois• Robert Peters: Illinois State Senator, 13th District Watch the episode cut airing on PBS stations across the country at our YouTube channelSubscribe to episode notes via Patreon Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•  Corporate Prison Reform Will Not Keep Us Safe: A Report from Los Angeles: Watch / Listen: Podcast Episode• Crime & Migration: An Abolitionist Plan for Immigration Justice: Watch / Listen: Podcast Episode• D.A. Larry Krasner Facing Impeachment: Criminal Justice Reform in the Crosshairs: Watch / Listen: Podcast EpisodeRelated Articles and Resources:• Illinois Has Put an End to the Injustice of Cash Bail, by Bryce Covert, December 2, 2024, The Nation• U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Releases Report:  The Civil Rights Implications of Cash Bail, by U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, January 20, 2022, USCCR.org• Cash bail disproportionately impacts communities of color.  Illinois is the first state to abolish it. By Claire Savage and Corey Williams, September 12, 2023, AP News Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

Seven years ago, the Maryland judiciary changed the rules about bail, so people charged with a crime would not be held behind bars just because they can’t afford cash for bail. How is that working? We ask Baltimore Beat legal reporter Madeleine O’Neill what she's discovered.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

After the Pretrial Fairness Act went into effect in September 2023, Illinois became the first state in the country to abolish cash bail.

November 13, 2024 ~ The House Criminal Justice Committee heard testimony on Tuesday that would restructure Michigan's cash bail system. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with American Bail Coalition executive director Jeffrey Clayton about what the reform would mean for people accused of crimes.

Sharone R. Mitchell Jr., Cook County Public Defender, joins Lisa to discuss his issues with the claims that the McHenry County States Attorney made earlier this week. Mitchell Jr. was confused by the numbers presented and says that ‘failure to appear’ cases have slightly fallen since the SAFE-T Act became law. Mitchell Jr. Advocates for […]

Mike Stephen learns about a new CTA surveillance pilot program from Justin Agrelo, community engagement reporter at The Trace, discusses the impact of ending cash bail in Illinois with State Senator Robert Peters (13th), and gets the lowdown on local prog rock band McLuhan from vocalist & bassist Neal Rosner.

A bonus interview for you to step to! For this one, friend of the show Brandon Hill comes through to interview Ken W. Good - bail attorney and a board member of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas - to talk about the dense topic of Bail Reform which was taken into overdrive post-COVID. Brandon & Ken get into a hearty debate about the state of Bail in the US, crime in the US and the solutions for both amongst other things. Thanks to Brandon for putting in the work and making time for this interview. Below are some additional resources that Brandon wanted to throw to people that wanted more on top of the interview itself.And be sure to keep up with Brandon's Journalism.Additional Resources:"The Downstream Consequences of Misdemeanor Pretrial Detention" — for a study on the effects of pretrial detention on rates of failure to appear and rates of re-arrest. "The Effects of Cash Bail on Crime and Court Appearances: A Review of Recent Research Evidence" — for a study that attempts to explain and control for the many risk factors that make it difficult to draw direct correlations between cash bail reform and rates of failure to appear and re-arrest."Does Bail Reform Increase Crime? An Empirical Assessment of the Public Safety Implications of Bail Reform in Cook County, Illinois" — for a study on the problems with using crime rates instead of flat crimes in considering the impact of bail reform on public safety, and the additional factor of increased dropping of domestic violence cases. "What successful criminal justice reform looks like" — For Ken W. Good's policy suggestions for successful bail reform. "'The New Jim Crow' Book Outline" — For an outline in direct quotes of the main arguments made for the existence of racial bias in every level of the U.S. criminal justice system. "What the data says about crime in the U.S." - For a PEW research look at the various sources of U.S. crime data.Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://medium.com/@the5thelementIntro Music - "Baxter" By Brock BerriganInterlude - "Saudade" By KuplaChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence 

Bail Reform's mixed record of success.

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. Local governments around the country are reconsidering the use of cash bail. But those changes often lead to political backlash. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd continues his series from Harris County, which ended cash bail in 2019 for most misdemeanors. Then, we talk with Abbas Alawieh, a leader of the Uncommitted movement in Michigan. He has relatives in Lebanon who are trying to find safety from Israeli airstrikes against Hezbollah. And, author Ann Patchett talks about her new children's book — called "The Verts: A Story of Introverts and Extroverts."Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 09-24-24 Lisel Petis, former prosecutor and resident senior fellow for criminal justice and civil liberties at the R Street Institute, talks about her analysis titled "A Model for the Nation? Tips from Illinois on Eliminating Cash Bail."  “Illinois broke new ground as the first state to abolish cash bail with its Pretrial Fairness Act, which took effect Sept. 18, 2023. Now, policymakers and stakeholders across the country are watching Illinois, learning from its successes and challenges as they consider similar efforts. Any changes to the bail system must carefully evaluate safety and flight risks while deterring crime—all without unnecessarily incarcerating low-level offenders. Illinois' approach offers valuable lessons, serving as both a guide and an inspiration for other states aiming to build a more effective pretrial system.” Check out Lisel's column here: https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/a-model-for-the-nation-tips-from-illinois-on-eliminating-cash-bail/ Here's a comprehensive analysis of bail reform laws across all 50 states: https://www.rstreet.org/research/navigating-bail-reform-in-america-a-state-by-state-overview/ (https://www.rstreet.org/) (https://www.rstreet.org/people/lisel-petis/)   NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail a year ago this week. On this episode, we look at how the change has worked so far.

One year ago today, Illinois got rid of cash bail under new legislation called the SAFE-T Act. Now, if the state or county want to keep someone in jail, prosecutors have to convince a judge that the accused criminal should remain detained at a pre-trial hearing. St. Louis Public Radio's Will Bauer sat down with Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson at the St. Clair County Courthouse to see how the new system has worked so far.

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx joins Jon Hansen to talk about the first anniversary since the end of cash bail in Illinois. State’s Attorney Foxx tells Jon how the process for detention has been more thoughtful, how the results so far have been promising, what she would say to the critics of the policy, and her thoughts […]

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx joins Jon Hansen to talk about the first anniversary since the end of cash bail in Illinois. State’s Attorney Foxx tells Jon how the process for detention has been more thoughtful, how the results so far have been promising, what she would say to the critics of the policy, and her thoughts […]

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx joins Jon Hansen to talk about the first anniversary since the end of cash bail in Illinois. State’s Attorney Foxx tells Jon how the process for detention has been more thoughtful, how the results so far have been promising, what she would say to the critics of the policy, and her thoughts […]

On the one year anniversary of the end of cash bail in Illinois, Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser joined Springfield's Morning News to answer whether Sangamon County is safer, less safe, or about the same.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Schultz aka Mr. Goody Two Shoes and Joseph Huggins aka OldManHuggie Sit Down To Interview Ken W. Good a Noted Bail Attorney and a Board Member of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas About The Bail System In The United States Of America and the Pros and Cons of Bail Reform Including No Cash Bail. The Conversation Really Goes In Depth and Explores Both Sides Of The Argument. Please Leave Comments or Email Ys With Questions and Your Feedback. This Is A Good One.

(WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE) In the early hours of Saturday, May 15, 2010, Kalief Browder and a friend were returning home from a party in the Belmont section of the Bronx. He was 16 years old. Browder saw a police car driving toward them. More squad cars arrived, and soon Browder and his friend were squinting in the glare of a police spotlight. An officer said they had robbed a man. “I didn't rob anybody,” Browder replied. “You can check my pockets.” . . . Reb shares the cases of Kalief Browder and Inmate H, and thousands of other children and adults held in pretrial detention in the United States without ever being convicted of a crime. Some people say cash bail “creates Hell on Earth.” You might just believe them. **CONTENT WARNING** Violence against children Links: https://www.facebook.com/KaliefsLegacy?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-case-for-cash-bail-reform/ --- 2:21 - Kalief Browder 14:45 - Rikers Island 17:33 - Pretrial Detention, Cash Bail, and Depravity 22:38 - Inmate H 31:29 - Rikers Island Origins / #CloseRikers 37:18 - Cash Bail Reform 45:45 - A Murderer, A R*pist, and A Traffic Violator 47:38 - Cash Bail Reform 57:40 - Reb's Rebuttal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judge Andrew Gleeson, Chief Judge of the 20th Judicial Circuit, joins Megan Lynch to discuss the aftermath of eliminating cash bail in Illinois.   Photo: Megan Lynch

A recent study by the ACLU of Pennsylvania has unveiled significant racial disparities in the assignment of cash bail among accused individuals. The research highlights that 55% of Black defendants are assigned cash bail, compared to only 39% of white defendants. Additionally, Black defendants face higher bail amounts, with their average bail set nearly $13,000 more than that of their white counterparts. This troubling pattern is consistent across all 67 counties in Pennsylvania, indicating a widespread issue within the state's judicial system. The study underscores the severe repercussions of even short-term pretrial detention. Individuals who spend just a few days in jail can experience life-altering consequences, such as job loss, deprivation of necessary medical care, loss of child custody, and even homelessness. Moreover, the study points to the broader societal impacts of pretrial detention and cash bail. Detained individuals are more likely to be convicted and receive longer sentences. The misuse and overuse of cash bail also correlate with an increase in crime rates, exacerbating the problem the system aims to mitigate.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2024 ~ Michigan Prosecutors have concerns over Michigan's cash bail system. DJ Wilson, Muskegon County Prosecutor and past president of the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, joins Kevin and Tom to explain their concerns over the new reform.

Candidate for Cook County State's Attorney Clayton Harris joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss his strategy for prosecuting the recent large group of teens that flooded Chicago's South Loop, the importance of holding criminals accountable appropriately, and why he believes eliminating cash bail contributes to the safety of Chicago communities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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(AUDIO CORRECTED)   Following years of intense advocacy in the state house, a robust coalition of people in Illinois were successfully able to abolish cash bail with the SAFE-T Act. For the tough on crime crowd, this law would turn Illinois into “the Purge.” Anarchy would claim the streets and the entire state would become lawless….but did that actually happen? Joining Hunter today are Celeste Korando, the Chief Public Defender of Jackson County Illinois, Sharlyn Grace, the Senior Policy Advisor at the Cook County Public Defender, and Victoria Kerr, former Public Defender and current Private Defense Counsel in Central IL, to talk about the good, the bad, and the truth of the SAFE-T Act.       Guests: Celeste Korando, Chief Public Defender, Jackson County, Illinois Sharlyn Grace, Senior Policy Advisor, Cook County Public Defender Victoria Kerr, Criminal Defense Attorney, Central Illinois     Resources: SAFE-T Act https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/cash-bail-changes-2023-safe-t-act#:~:text=In%20July%202023%2C%20the%20Illinois,system%20and%20what%20it%20means. https://www.aclu.org/news/criminal-law-reform/the-illinois-supreme-court-cash-bail-ruling-explained https://eji.org/news/illinois-becomes-first-state-to-abolish-cash-bail/ https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/09/14/no-there-is-no-purge-law-in-illinois-here-are-the-facts-about-ending-cash-bail/   https://pretrialfairness.org/ Bad Faith Reactions to the Law https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/the-end-of-cash-bail-is-not-a-purge-law-in-illinois-heres-what-you-need-to-know/2981549/#:~:text=Some%20on%20social%20media%20have%20dubbed%20it%20a%20so%2Dcalled,Pritzker%20have%20said%20is%20false. https://myfox8.com/news/is-a-purge-law-coming-to-illinois/   Flow Chart https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/b3d911ef-bd4e-4263-b86b-0b16fe032ac9/Pretrial%20Fairness%20Act%20Release%20by%20Citation%20Flowchart%20and%20Implementation%20Considerations.pdf Contact Sharlyn https://www.cookcountypublicdefender.org/locations-contact/find-public-defender/grace-sharlyn https://twitter.com/SharlynDGrace Contact Celeste https://twitter.com/CelesteKorando https://www.linkedin.com/in/celeste-korando-ba327a3b Contact Victoria Vekay19896@Gmail.com     Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN  

Following years of intense advocacy in the state house, a robust coalition of people in Illinois were successfully able to abolish cash bail with the SAFE-T Act. For the tough on crime crowd, this law would turn Illinois into “the Purge.” Anarchy would claim the streets and the entire state would become lawless….but did that actually happen? Joining Hunter today are Celeste Korando, the Chief Public Defender of Jackson County Illinois, Sharlyn Grace, the Senior Policy Advisor at the Cook County Public Defender, and Victoria Kerr, former Public Defender and current Private Defense Counsel in Central IL, to talk about the good, the bad, and the truth of the SAFE-T Act.       Guests: Celeste Korando, Chief Public Defender, Jackson County, Illinois Sharlyn Grace, Senior Policy Advisor, Cook County Public Defender Victoria Kerr, Criminal Defense Attorney, Central Illinois     Resources: SAFE-T Act https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/cash-bail-changes-2023-safe-t-act#:~:text=In%20July%202023%2C%20the%20Illinois,system%20and%20what%20it%20means. https://www.aclu.org/news/criminal-law-reform/the-illinois-supreme-court-cash-bail-ruling-explained https://eji.org/news/illinois-becomes-first-state-to-abolish-cash-bail/ https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/09/14/no-there-is-no-purge-law-in-illinois-here-are-the-facts-about-ending-cash-bail/   Bad Faith Reactions to the Law https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/the-end-of-cash-bail-is-not-a-purge-law-in-illinois-heres-what-you-need-to-know/2981549/#:~:text=Some%20on%20social%20media%20have%20dubbed%20it%20a%20so%2Dcalled,Pritzker%20have%20said%20is%20false. https://myfox8.com/news/is-a-purge-law-coming-to-illinois/   Flow Chart https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/b3d911ef-bd4e-4263-b86b-0b16fe032ac9/Pretrial%20Fairness%20Act%20Release%20by%20Citation%20Flowchart%20and%20Implementation%20Considerations.pdf Contact Sharlyn https://www.cookcountypublicdefender.org/locations-contact/find-public-defender/grace-sharlyn https://twitter.com/SharlynDGrace Contact Celeste https://twitter.com/CelesteKorando https://www.linkedin.com/in/celeste-korando-ba327a3b Contact Victoria Vekay19896@Gmail.com     Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN  

LISTEN: On the Wednesday, Feb. 7 edition of Georgia Today: Georgia's courts are short-staffed on a variety of fronts; the state Senate passes a bill to allow tax holidays for gun purchases; and Democrats speak out against a cash bail bill now headed to Gov. Kemp's desk.

Cash bail is an unfair system for the poor. We are indoctrinated into the false belief that billionaires EARNED their wealth. Mustafaa Carroll, CAIR Interim Executive Director, discusses the Israel-Hamas War. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/message

On the Monday, Feb. 5 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp heads to Texas for a showdown with the U.S. government over immigration enforcement; the state senate passes a bill lengthening the list of crimes requiring cash bail; and Georgia musicians take home Grammys at last night's awards ceremony. 

When Flo was arrested in 2016, he did not expect to be wrapped into the predatory bail industry. $7,500: that was the amount the judge set for his pretrial release. “$7,500 might as well have been a million dollars to me.” As a result, Flo spent two months in jail even though he was legally innocent. Half a million Americans are in pretrial detention at any given moment, and more than 60% of them are there because they can't afford bail. In theory, bail is supposed to be one way out of jail. So how did it become a way to trap so many people in, even when they're still legally presumed innocent?  Learn more about the Pretrial Fairness Act, and support the Coalition to End Money Bond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thanksgiving Day, we revisit the topic of America's cash bail system and how it unfairly discriminates against poor people and minorities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daryle Brown, Director of Social Justice at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois returns for the 2nd part of his conversation with Host Ramses Ja. The state of Illinois and Trinity United Church of Christ are leading the way in eliminating the cash bail system for low level criminal offenses. Part 2 of a 2 Part series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's special guest is Daryle Brown, Director of Social Justice at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois. The state of Illinois and Trinity United Church of Christ are leading the way in eliminating the cash bail system for low level criminal offenses. Part 1 of a 2 Part series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As seen on Gutfeld!, Comedian, Joe Machi, FOX News Contributor Katie Pavlich, Comedian David Angelo, and FOX News Contributor, Kat Timpf, discuss why some liberal cities refuse to address surges in crime. Later, the panel discusses why some plus-sized activists are now demanding hotels build larger hallways. Follow Greg on Twitter: @GregGutfeld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor Newsom appoints Laphonza Butler as successor to the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, fulfilling a promise to appoint a Black woman to the U.S. Senate. Striking Hollywood actors are set to return to the bargaining table today with producers. L.A County has ended cash bail for most low-level offenses, an order that comes from the L.A Superior Court. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to get The L.A. Report delivered to you twice on weekdays, with special editions on Saturday and Sunday.Support the show: https://laist.com

Celebrations are held around town for the annual Moon Festival, an important holiday in Chinese and Asian cultures. We discuss what new reforms to the cash bail system starting Sunday will mean for LA County. And, how a local community is getting ready for the next wildfire, with neighborhood volunteers using their own firefighting gear. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

This week’s Mincing Rascals was recorded in front of a live audience at The Second City on Tuesday, 9/26/23! Check out the photos here! The Mincing Rascals for this special show are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ […]

Justin Finch comes on the show to talk about the UAW strike. The Washington Post called their own poll about Biden and Trump and “outlier”. Cash Bail goes away on Oct. 1st.  A crocodile expert ended up being a serial animal abuser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state became the first in the nation to make the change. We discuss how things went in the first few days.

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The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, and Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU. The Rascals discuss the end of cash bail in Illinois. How will this provision of the SAFE-T ACT impact criminal justice? Mayor Brandon Johnson said he wants to open city-owned […]

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Illinois is the first state without cash bail. The new system took effect yesterday. Illinois has been preparing for two years to take money out of pretrial decisions on detainment and release.

Illinois became the first state in the U.S. to eliminate cash bail after years of debate and legal challenges. The change — which went into effect Monday, Sept. 18 — will dramatically impact the way people are detained in jail before trial. Reset discusses what this means for Illinois with WBEZ criminal justice editor Patrick Smith.

Earlier this week the Illinois Supreme Court ruled 5-2 to uphold the state's elimination of cash bail, making Illinois the first state to officially end the practice. The law will go into effect September 18. Host Jacoby Cochran, Politico Playbook Reporter Shia Kapos and Tribune Music Critic Britt Julious recap the long road to abolish cash bail and what this means for individuals facing pretrial detention. We also talk Chicago's American Legion social hubs, recap this week's City Council meeting, and celebrate a music-packed weekend including Pitchfork & Beyoncé!  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Mincing Rascals this week are Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, and Brandon Pope, host of ‘On the Block‘ on WCIU. This week, the Rascals talk about the end of cash bail in Illinois. Do the Rascals think this is a good idea or is it too early to […]

This month, the Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case examining the Safe-T Act. The legislation would bring sweeping reform to the state's criminal justice system, but one policy in particular has caught the eye and the ire of prosecutors: the elimination of cash bail. Proponents say ending cash bail bonds will get rid of inequities that favor the rich; opponents say it will lead to a rise in crime. What does the fight over cash bail in Illinois tell us about criminal justice in America? References: Season 4 of WBEZ's Motive podcast Safe-T Act and cash bail goes before Illinois Supreme Court | WBEZ Chicago  The Chicago Community Bond Fund I Was Locked Away from My Children for 14 Months Because I Couldn't Make Bail  The Lifeline and 988  Guests: Lavette Mayes Shannon Heffernan (@shannon_h) Insha Rahman Credits: Jonquilyn Hill, host Sofi LaLonde, producer Cristian Ayala, engineer A.M. Hall, editorial director of talk podcasts Want to support The Weeds? Please consider making a donation to Vox: bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices