Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice

Working to #EndMoneyBail & pretrial incarceration across Illinois. We work for racial justice & freedom.

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

Ten years ago today, a small group of community, faith, and policy organizations came together to explore forming a coalition aimed at ending money bond and reducing pretrial jailing in Cook County.

Read our 10-year anniversary reflection:
https://t.co/WQtWebIlw2

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

"judges ordered detention in nearly 60% of cases in which a pretrial risk assessment tool deemed defendants low risk"

Our new report shows how recent application of the Pretrial Fairness Act has led to less individualized hearings
https://t.co/ZoTEzr9pSU

[The People's Lobby @peopleslobbyusa]

Illinois ended money bond. Now we’re standing up to attacks against pretrial reform. Hear stories, learn how the Pretrial Fairness Act works, and get involved with @endmoneybond.

📅 Sat, July 18
🕐 1–3 PM
📍 Bolingbrook Fountaindale Library
https://t.co/zcJNCM32ZI

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

Nearly two years after the enactment of the Pretrial Fairness Act, we trained community court-watchers to observe detention hearings in Cook County.

Learn about their findings & how we can continue improve implementation on July 30th: https://t.co/kdol9lhFco

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

In Spring 2025, we trained more than 50 community members to observe & document detention hearings in Cook County for a one-month period.

Today, we're releasing our findings in our new report "Changing Landscapes". Learn more & read the report here: https://t.co/Ocn5qpBOij

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

The Cook County Sheriff is trying to obtain Briefcam, AI video surveillance software, to monitor people locked up in Cook County Jail. This technology raises civil rights concerns and has already been banned in France.

Tell Your Commissioner to Vote No: https://t.co/ecZFrgmIDZ

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

This month, IL began implementing the FAIR Act with the creation of the State Public Defender Commission. The Commission will be responsible for selecting future State Public Defenders & appointing county-level Chief Public Defenders, as openings occur.
https://t.co/QMbUHt9Yhg

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

Carceral arguments to get rid of EM in favor of pretrial jailing have been on the rise.

This letter to the editor from @PrisonPolicy puts the debate in perspective: most people are on EM and are successful & dont need this severe restriction on liberty. https://t.co/hIZ44GUg4y

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

The first part of the FAIR Act takes effect today, July 1, 2026!

The start of implementation of the Funded Advocacy & Independent Representation Act marks the first significant reform to Illinois’ public defense system since 1949!
https://t.co/RYFQ1SnoyL

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

Varianna Parsons was jailed for 170 days while awaiting trial only to be found not guilty. She is not alone. We must continue to resist efforts to undermine the Pretrial Fairness Act and judges who are faithfully applying it. https://t.co/q1AJDoMT2n

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

Last month, our partners at @ChiAppleseed released a report detailing State's Attorney Burke's first 500 days in office and the ways in which they've rolled back reforms to Cook County's court system.

You can read the report here: https://t.co/jM1lljODms

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

Crime & pretrial jailing have decreased since IL ended money bond but there is so much we don't know about the laws implementation.

Last week, advocacy orgs sued the AOIC for failing to comply with the Pretrial Fairness Act data collection provisions.
https://t.co/CnxXSC2OnP

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

The Pretrial Fairness Act did more than just end money bail, it also included a measure allowing police to cite & release people at the scene for certain low-level charges.

Learn about this provisions implementation: https://t.co/6FyqzzHdwr

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

Yesterday, our members turned out to meetings of Chicago City Council & the Cook County Board of Commissioners on pretrial reforms.

We are grateful for the opportunity to lift up the success of the Pretrial Fairness Act before these hearings.

[The People's Lobby @peopleslobbyusa]

Illinois passed a budget with $1.5 million to extend the Pretrial Success Pilot! We began this session by calling for full statewide funding, but we're still excited to see how it'll improve outcomes for people awaiting trial. Read more from @endmoneybond.
https://t.co/r7hRDw8bLB

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

Mendoza launched her campaign railing about crime at a time when murders in Chicago are at a historic low and the city has experienced a significant decrease in robberies.

Taking a page from the rightwing playbook, she attacked the Pretrial Fairness Act.
https://t.co/WFfZ0PBzLZ

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

In the wee hours of the morning, Illinois’ General Assembly passed a FY2027 budget that includes $1.5 million dollars to extend the Pretrial Success Pilot Program!

Read our full statement: https://t.co/dtgUjN4FWZ

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

The Pretrial Success Grants Program has provided essential support for people awaiting trial but new funding is not currently in the state budget.

Take Action To Save This Vital Program: https://t.co/5soATdDTOw

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

The Pretrial Success Grants Program has provided essential support for people awaiting trial but new funding is not currently in the state budget.

Take Action To Save This Vital Program: https://t.co/wqAO3HTxra🚨save-the-pretrial-success-act🚨/

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

Check out this important story from Injustice Watch!

We're proud to see NLG Chicago member Luke Kula's advocacy for his client featured here.
https://t.co/OigqXLkOVg

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

"ICE deported them. Cook County prosecutors still want them arrested for missing court"
https://t.co/OigqXLkOVg