Opponents say the SAFE-T Act is unconstitutional.
– after months of criticism and concerns over its elimination of cash bond. But the revision was not enough to prompt 64 state's attorneys across the state to drop their lawsuits challenging it.
Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe spoke before a judge for all 64 state's attorneys now suing in the consolidated case. "I think each and every one of these arguments - and those arguments are right on," said DeKalb County State's Attorney Rick Amato. The attorney defending Illinois did not comment outside of court, unlike some of the state's attorneys.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Illinois SAFE-T Act under fire in court, where opponents say it violates state ConstitutionThe Kankakee County State's Attorney argued that the Safe-T Act violates the state constitution in half a dozen ways, including eliminating cash bail, and that it must be struck down.
Read more »
Kankakee County judge hears arguments in lawsuit challenging SAFE-T ActSupporters of the Illinois law say it’s wrong to keep people in jail simply because they can’t afford bail.
Read more »
Illinois lawmakers hear testimony on assault weapon ban legislationFamilies of gun violence victims, pediatricians, gun safety groups and others who are pushing for the Protect Illinois Communities Act packed a hearing by Illinois lawmakers Tuesday.
Read more »
Gun control advocates, Illinois law enforcement officials take aim at assault weapons'We're not here to negotiate,' said gun rights lobbyist Todd Vandermyde.' I'm here to tell you that if house bill 5855 or anything remotely like it passes, we will see you in court.'
Read more »