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John Heiderschedit, Criminal Defense Attorney; Subscription Lawyer; Chicago Lawyer

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ICE hiring ban bill reignites SAFE-T Act fight at Illinois Capitol

Cabello questioned whether the bill’s sponsor could produce evidence showing that former ICE agents working in Illinois law enforcement pose a public safety risk. #ice #bill

Sheehan Urges Reforms to SAFE-T Act in Letter to Governor

The proposed changes are intended to address gaps that lawmakers say have put communities, crime victims, and first responders at risk since the SAFE-T Act took effect. #letter #safe-t

Lawmakers Rebuke Pritzker Following Violent Holiday Weekend in Chicago

They argued that policies supported by the governor, particularly the SAFE-T Act, have weakened accountability in the justice system. #violent #lawmakers

Pritzker suggests he’s open to tweaking SAFE-T Act after train passenger fire

“The SAFE-T Act is designed to give judges the ability to keep people in jail who they think are potentially dangerous for the community,” Pritzker said. #safe-t # fire

Rep. Sheehan Praises Trump Executive Order Targeting Cashless Bail

Illinois became the first state in the nation to eliminate cash bail under the SAFE-T Act, a move Sheehan has consistently opposed. #bail

Reps. Sheehan, Windhorst, and Weber Condemn SAFE-T Act, Demand Justice for Megan Bos

“It has stripped law enforcement of critical tools, tied the hands of officers, and prioritized criminals over victims. Who is this law protecting? Obviously not victims like Megan and her family.” #safety

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau Calls Out Governor Pritzker and Media Dishonesty

“This bill is still really bad, but it’s moved at least somewhat in the right direction so that, hopefully, we won’t see Armageddon on January 1st.” #orlandpark

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