Chicago DNC protests to put Illinois' no-cash-bail law to the ultimate test
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Authorities anticipate making thousands of arrests this week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, putting the state's no-cash-bail law to the test.
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Cook County Chief Judge Tim Evans said the county has made several temporary changes to ensure a smooth judicial process in the event of mass protests and arrests.
"We have been meeting for weeks with more than 50 people from county, city, state, and federal agencies to prepare for the possibility of multiple arrests. We want to make sure the police are able to focus on providing security and that the rights of arrested individuals are scrupulously respected," Judge Evans said in a July 24 statement. "We thank our fellow government officials and our court staff for their continued cooperation in this important endeavor."
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