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What is the latest news from the Democrats?

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Democrats are focusing on party unity and countering Trump's policies at their national meeting, while facing financial challenges and criticizing Republican-led redistricting and federal intervention in cities. They also oppose Trump's cash bail executive order and highlight the need for political action that avoids inciting violence.

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What Trump's cashless bail executive order means for Illinois

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  • President Trump issued an executive order to reinstate cash bail nationwide, citing public safety concerns.
  • Illinois Democrats and advocacy groups argue the order threatens pretrial reform and favors the wealthy. 15s
  • The Illinois Safety Act ended cash bail in 2023, shifting to a risk-based pretrial release system. 28s
  • Some state Republicans and law enforcement claim the cashless bail system increases risks for victims. 38s
  • Supporters of the reform note a decrease in violent crime and warn against returning to a system that penalizes poverty. 1m 29s
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