New Illinois law eases ID process for formerly incarcerated individuals

A new law signed by Governor JB Pritzker aims to ease the transition for individuals re-entering society after incarceration by simplifying the process of obtaining a state ID card.

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[Gocubsgo]

Stop treating criminals better than law-abiding citizens..this is outrageous what you politicians are doing to our state..

[therafter]

I'm against it...but as long as they are documented

[marioricardo]

Convicts are getting more benefits than military and government employees do, makes me want to quit and become a thug!

[-old-Forthischet]

How about they pay back victims first?

[sslurgio]

Remember he was a candidate for KAMALA HARRIS VP😂😂😂
Never interfere with your enemy when they are in the process of destroying themselves Napoleon Bonaparte

[Youtubesucks]

So individuals who served their time can’t get their own IDs? The state needs to provide one for them free of charge?
The coddling of criminals is crazy.

[joeb]

so now you kill get out in 6 months and no one knows? what is wrong with these people?

[Idontcare-gn]

Do something for actually legal citizen tax payers

[UNDERGROUNDSKOOPTV]

Lol great timing … must be for the immigrants

[seadweller]

Is “formerly incarcerated” supposed to feel more warm and fuzzier than “ex-con?”

[lcannan]

And let me guess. That id will allow them to vote

[anthonysmith]

Pritzker reminds me of the pig from the book Animal farm. And anyone who read the book would under stand how when the pics took over from the humans they were worse,

[seamac]

This must be for felons...

In Illinois, individuals with a criminal record, including those who are currently incarcerated or have been previously incarcerated, can obtain an ID card. The Illinois Secretary of State offers a special program to issue state identification cards to eligible individuals before they are released from correctional facilities. This initiative is designed to help former inmates reintegrate into society by providing them with a form of identification, which is often necessary for accessing services, securing employment, and more.

For individuals who are not incarcerated but have a criminal record, they can apply for a standard Illinois ID card at a Secretary of State Driver Services facility, provided they meet the general requirements (such as providing proof of identity, residency, and other necessary documents).

[AnglingInSecrecy]

Union cps teachers need to be defended so migrants can educate the future of this nation