Sharone Mitchell Jr. on Ending Cash Bail | KnowThis .................................. KnowThis News .................................................. Premiered Feb 27, 2021 #Prison #NowThis #News .................................. Illinois became the first state in the country to eliminate cash bail, a practice that’s been called a ‘poor people’s tax’ by critics. Zinhle Essamuah talks to Sharone Mitchell Jr., the director of Illinois Justice Project, about the legislation, prison and police reform, and the precedent set for other states. » Subscribe to NowThis: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox: https://go.nowth.is/KnowThis This week, Illinois became the first state in the United States to end cash bail for jail release when people are waiting for their cases to be heard. The practice disproportionately affects people of color. Former Chicago public defender Sharone Mitchell Jr. is the director of Illinois Justice Project. We talk to him about the legislation, a dual existing justice system, police reform, how sending fewer people to jail creates safer communities, and more. #SharoneMitchellJr #Illinois #Prison #KnowThis #News #NowThis Connect with NowThis » Like us on Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/News_Facebook » Tweet us on Twitter: http://go.nowth.is/News_Twitter » Follow us on Instagram: http://go.nowth.is/News_Instagram » Find us on Snapchat Discover: http://go.nowth.is/News_Snapchat NowThis is your premier news outlet providing you with all the videos you need to stay up to date on all the latest in trending news. From entertainment to politics, to viral videos and breaking news stories, we’re delivering all you need to know straight to your social feeds. We live where you live. / nowthisnews @nowthisnews ................................................... Posted on TSMJ on 03/08/2023 ..................Source: Images Bing Youtube