Is That Fair? A Teach In About Fixing The Courts
Start: Friday, March 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM GMT
End: Friday, March 28, 2025 at 1:30 AM GMT
A link to attend this virtual event will be emailed upon RSVP
Host Contact Info: Chris White westsuburbs@thepeopleslobbyusa.org
Come to a special zoom teach in about making our communities safer by strengthening the public defender systems and getting people more services and less jail time.
The Sheriffs of Kane and DuPage Counties have made public statements alleging that we need to lock people up in order to provide them mental health coverage and social services.
https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/kane-county-sheriff-ron-hain-criticizes-safe-t-act
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2025/02/28/the-sheriff-who-wants-to-be-governor-00206652
However, the truth is that these counties have failed to utilize resources that would provide mental health and social service support WITHOUT locking people up.
Also, this legislative session, the state assembly is considering the FAIR Act which would make courts more fair and efficient for everyone by strengthening the public defender system.
We will explain the Success Act and the proposed Fair Act and answer questions. It's on zoom, but please contact us if your church or community group is interested in hosting a watch party.
Please register on zoom for a personalized link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FAxbXv3tRHa5GzTIB-giqQ
Please contact Chris White at 815-274-9635 westsuburbs@gmail.com