Springfield, IL – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) issued the following statement in response to the Illinois Supreme Court’s 5-2 decision to uphold the controversial no-cash bail provisions of SAFE-T Act:
“I am extremely disappointed by the Court’s ruling. Throughout the past few years, we have seen Democratic lawmakers prioritize the needs and wants of criminals within our judicial system over those of their victims and those seeking to protect them.
“Today’s ruling upholds that twisted and abhorrent mindset. The people of our state will be less safe once this Act takes full effect all across Illinois this September. And the further erosion of public safety that will undoubtedly follow will be all thanks to the Majority Party and this ruling.”