Several Black lawyers admitted to nation’s highest court
 Nationwide (BlackNews.com) - National Law Group co-founders, Carlos E. Moore, John A. Moore, Trent A. McCain, Rodney F. Barganier,...
Legal Matters
Supreme Court clears way for states to impose Immigration Regulations; black businesses must prepare for new state licensure laws and e-verify
By Allen Orr Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) -- The Supreme Court on May 26th upheld an Arizona law that requires all...
Protect yourself from home burglary scams
 Guest Post by Anita Alvarez Cook County State’s Attorney  There have been numerous reports in the media lately...
Derrick Hamilton, “wrongfully imprisoned” for 20 years, seeks new trial
 Eyewitness to Murder States Hamilton Is Innocent; Prosecution's Only Witness Says Police Forced Her to Implicate Hamilton and Testify Against...
Attorney General Madigan: Sunshine Laws Shining Light on Illinois Government; changing culture of secrecy
Public Access Counselor Releases New Guidelines to Assist in Requests for Law Enforcement Documents  Chicago, IL – In honor of Sunshine...
State’s Attorney Alvarez celebrates African-American History Month
 C.F. Stradford annual awards ceremony honored a judge and leader of iconic civic organization  Cook County State's Attorney...
America’s Wire releases Exclusive Article citing Impact of Black Prosecutors across the country
In Several Communities, Black Prosecutors are Transforming How Crime is Addressed, People are Prosecuted and Punishment is Administered to People...
$55 Million Settlement For Illegal searches at Cook County Jail
 Largest-ever settlement of its kind    Chicago, IL ― In the largest-ever class action settlement of its kind,...
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan recognized for commitment to Internet Safety
Chicago, ILÂ - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has been honored with an outstanding achievement award by the Family Online Safety...
Beware of telephone scams
 (A Message from Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez)  Most of us think we will never fall prey to...
