Analyzing Potential Dangers of Chicago’s SAFE-T Act

Lauryn Gouldin, Crandall Melvin Associate Professor of Law and Director, Syracuse Civics Initiative at the Law School, was interviewed by NBC News Chicago for the story “Could SAFE-T Act Make It Harder for Accused Violent Criminals to Be Detained? Legal Experts Weigh In.” The article looks into the Pretrial Fairness Act, which is a part of Chicago’s SAFE-T Act, that apparently allows those convicted of violent crimes to qualify for pretrial release. Professor Gouldin shared her expertise on the topic by stating, “Suspects can still be jailed pretrial if they are considered a public safety risk or likely to flee to avoid criminal prosecution.”