Illinois Supreme Court upholds law eliminating cash bail, effective September 18

Illinois will become the first state to eliminate cash bail when the law goes into effect on September 18.
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled the law constitutional, overturning a previous court decision.
Defendants can still be detained pretrial if deemed a public safety threat or flight risk.
Supporters say cash bail unfairly impacts the poor, while critics argue it ensures court appearances.
The law is part of criminal justice reforms following George Floyd's murder and aims to reduce jail populations.