Illinois’ public defender system has a reputation for being compromised and poorly funded. Criminal justice advocates and public defenders have been working to address these issues with new legislation. The core of Illinois’ public defender problem is the lack of independence. Illinois is one of just seven states with no
Mothers in Chicago are partnering with the UN to pressure Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to pardon all survivors of police torture and wrongful convictions
Voting allows people convicted of felonies to participate in and shape their communities, helping reintegration and reducing recidivism
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