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Civil Disagreements: Bail Reform in Illinois

April 16 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Illinois became the first state in the nation to eliminate cash bail last year. Our panel discussion will explore the implementation of the reform, confront myths and realities around the law, and consider broader implications for the justice system in Illinois and the nation.

Panelists include:
Sharone Mitchell, Cook County Public Defender
Insha Rahman, Vera Institute for Justice
Joe Tabor, Illinois Policy Institute

The panel will be moderated by Raff Donelson of the Chicago-Kent College of Law.

Time: April 16, 1:30 PM Central. Register here!

Sponsored by Reform for Illinois and the local chapters of the American Bar Association, the American Constitution Society, and the Federalist Society. 

Details

Date:
April 16
Time:
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Website:
https://americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EufMQqeuSj-YcJlIr8MOHQ?mc_cid=762b51d478&mc_eid=UNIQID#/registration

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