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COVID-19 Behind Bars: How Illinois is Protecting Detainees

How well are officials handling the coronavirus in jails and prisons?

03/24/2020 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

COVID-19 Behind Bars: How Illinois is Protecting Detainees

Clip: 3/24/2020 | 9m 12sVideo has Closed Captions

How well are officials handling the coronavirus in jails and prisons?

Jails and prisons are especially vulnerable to COVID-19, and some advocates are calling for certain detainees, like the elderly and nonviolent offenders, to be released amid the pandemic.

03/24/2020 | Rating NR

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