
1577: Gerontocracy
Illinois Cash Bail Abolition and Wealth-Based Jailing
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in favor of abolishing the state's cash bail system, making it the first state to do so. Proponents of the Pretrial Fairness Act argue that "wealth-based jailing" disproportionately impacts minority communities. Critics, however, express concern that the policy will lead to increased crime rates by allowing dangerous individuals to remain in the community while awaiting trial.

