Illinois Republicans are renewing a call for some tough new laws to address the rise in violent crime.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Republicans gathered in Springfield Tuesday to call for some tough new laws to address the rise in violent crime, including carjackings.
Republicans proposing a two strikes and your out plan that would impose a 10-year mandatory sentences for those convicted of violent gun offenses, including aggravated carjackings and aggravated discharge of a weapon. The second offense would result in life behind bars. Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, herself a carjacking victim just before Christmas, said republicans are playing politics by reintroducing these measures in an election year.Republicans also calling for $125 million for police body cameras, training and community policing programs.
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