Pritzker proposes changes to state justice system

Published October 7, 2020 3:00pm ET



Gov. J.B. Pritzker released a set of principles Tuesday for changing Illinois’ criminal justice system.

The governor has released 7 guiding principles, including ending cash bail, reducing prison sentences, and increasing police accountability and training. The governor’s office said the principles build on the agenda outlines by Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton in January as an event announcing the administration’s Justice, Equity and Opportunity initiative.

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