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
Justice Democrats spokesperson emphasized the urgent need for deescalation in the Middle East and an end to U.S. financial support for the Israeli military
U.S.-based Palestinians describe a chaotic and unjust process as they fight for immigration relief for their relatives
Judges may turn to electronic monitoring as an alternative to cash bail, but advocates warn this is merely an alternative form of incarceration
The Pretrial Fairness Act mandates that all people on home confinement be allowed two days per week to leave the home to take care of basic necessities
A new report found that 41% of Amazon workers have been injured on the job
Illinois will penalize institutions that ban books in response to the recent wave of book banning efforts by conservative lawmakers
The anti-abortion movement has gained considerable footing in the Midwest, creating a devastating atmosphere in the region for abortion care
Many workers don’t have any paid leave. Illinois has become the third state to require employers to provide paid leave that workers can use for any reason, not just sickness
Masquerading as South Asian representation, Hindu supremacists are attempting to codify Hindutva within U.S. legislation
The law was set to go into effect on Jan. 1, but the Illinois Supreme Court issued a stay to consider lawsuits by conservative prosecutors and sheriffs
As many states target trans people and bodily autonomy, executive orders, bills, and amendments in other states enshrine gender-affirming care and reproductive rights
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