By Chris Lazare This summer, the Illinois Legislature passed Senate Bill 2129, which would allow state’s attorneys to petition for the release of incarcerated individuals with long sentences who do not pose any risk to their communities. This second chance legislation recognizes that individuals who have committed crimes are capable of change over time and … Continued
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