In this episode of CapitolView: Fred Martino speaks with Jennifer Soble, Executive Director of the Illinois Prison Project. Soble was lead author of the Joe Coleman Medical Release Act. Governor JB Pritzker defended the number of releases under the Act. But advocates say the state is keeping prisoners eligible for release behind bars. Plus: Analysis on the political implications of the controversy and another major issue: the push for work permits for immigrants living in Illinois.
Anchor Fred Martino talks with Jennifer Soble, Executive Director of the Illinois Prison Project. Analysis from Jason Piscia-Director, Public Affairs Reporting Program, University of IL Springfield
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