Pritzker Signs Massive Criminal Justice Reform Bill Into Law
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A sweeping criminal justice measure is now law. But will it make communities more safe?
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed into law a massive, 764-page criminal justice reform bill that will eliminate cash bail, require law enforcement officers to wear body cameras and create a certification program for police. Advocates say it’ll make the state safer. Critics say it’s just the opposite. Amanda Vinicky has the latest.
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Pritzker Signs Massive Criminal Justice Reform Bill Into Law
Clip: 2/22/2021 | 7m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed into law a massive, 764-page criminal justice reform bill that will eliminate cash bail, require law enforcement officers to wear body cameras and create a certification program for police. Advocates say it’ll make the state safer. Critics say it’s just the opposite. Amanda Vinicky has the latest.
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