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Advocates: Two years after Sonya Massey’s death, Illinois police struggle to implement SAFE-T Act provisions – Chicago Tribune*

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July 9, 2026

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The Massey Commission makes important recommendations on policing but goes much deeper by exploring the systemic racism that has for too long affected police and community relations. The commission calls for expanding safe and equitable access to social services in Sangamon County to address systemic racism and mistrust in police. ... (T)he governor’s office has already signed off on the overarching recommendation that agencies and leaders responsible for implementation meet twice a year to monitor the process.

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· Jun 24, 2026

When “Clean Slate” Becomes a Blindfold; New Concerns from Inside Illinois’ Criminal Justice System – Awake Illinois

Retired Police Chief Tom Weitzel: Illinois has developed a reputation for passing sweeping criminal justice reforms that prioritize political optics over operational reality. Public safety too often takes a backseat to messaging. The Clean Slate Act appears to follow that same pattern.

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· Jul 2, 2026

Governor’s plan to ban guns blows up in own face * WorldNetDaily * by Harold Hutchison, Daily Caller News Foundation

Source link Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va. Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s efforts to enact a sweeping gun-control agenda have been placed on hold by courts in June, while the state

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· Jul 8, 2026

Vallas: Making the SAFE-T Act safe

The well-intentioned law must be adjusted to deny pretrial release to repeat violent offenders and those suspected of violent crimes. The post Vallas: Making the SAFE-T Act safe appeared first on Illinois Policy.

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· Jun 25, 2026

More Bills Signed into Law By Gov. DeSantis

Gov. DeSantis signed several pieces of legislation looking to support public safety and law enforcement. Some of these include a crackdown on dangerous drugs, strengthening oversight of repeat offenders, disrupting criminal gangs, supporting law enforcement, and ensuring that violent criminals face serious consequences. A small list fo what was signed. SB 432 – Establishes trafficking []

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· Jul 4, 2026

Swarthmore 9 case resolved: no time in prison

The following statement was released by members of the Swarthmore 9, upon conclusion of their repressive legal case on July 1, 2026. Jace Boland speaking at Swarthmore 9 press conference in Media, Pennsylvania, June 9, 2026. WW Photo: Joe Piette On June 26, the Delaware County [Pennsylvania] District Attorney’s office . . . Continue reading Swarthmore 9 case resolved: no time in prison at Workers.org

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· Jun 21, 2026

Cuccinelli Deploying Novel Strategy To Sink Spanberger’s Semi-Auto Gun Ban

Former Republican Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli explained to the Daily Caller News Foundation why he chose to use a state constitutional provision that invoked the militia to challenge his state’s ban on modern semiautomatic firearms. Democratic Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed the ban on so-called “assault weapons,” SB 749, into law on May 14, drawing immediate suits from []...Click to read more

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Related coverage for "Advocates: Two years after Sonya Massey’s death, Illinois police struggle to implement SAFE-T Act provisions – Chicago Tribune*": Wirepoints — When “Clean Slate” Becomes a Blindfold; New Concerns from Inside Illinois’ Criminal Justice System – Awake Illinois. OpsLens — Governor’s plan to ban guns blows up in own face * WorldNetDaily * by Harold Hutchison, Daily Caller News Foundation. Illinois Policy Institute — Vallas: Making the SAFE-T Act safe. Florida Daily — More Bills Signed into Law By Gov. DeSantis. Workers World — Swarthmore 9 case resolved: no time in prison. Off The Press — Cuccinelli Deploying Novel Strategy To Sink Spanberger’s Semi-Auto Gun Ban