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Pritzker Signs Massive Criminal Justice Reform Bill Into Law

Clip: 02/22/2021 | 7m 4s | Video has closed captioning.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed into law a massive, 764-page criminal justice reform bill that will eliminate cash bail, require law enforcement officers to wear body cameras and create a certification program for police. Advocates say it’ll make the state safer. Critics say it’s just the opposite. Amanda Vinicky has the latest.