Ill. Senate Democrats: Sims Celebrates Monumental End of Money Bond in Illinois
September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 19 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following statement on Sept. 18, 2023:
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In celebration of the elimination of cash bail in Illinois, State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago) released the following statement:
"Today we finally take the long-overdue step toward dismantling systemic racism and eliminating the practices which have created barriers to opportunities and obstacles to prosperity for far too long. . . .
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In celebration of the elimination of cash bail in Illinois, State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago) released the following statement:
"Today we finally take the long-overdue step toward dismantling systemic racism and eliminating the practices which have created barriers to opportunities and obstacles to prosperity for far too long. . . .