Journalist, Attorney Respond to Mayor Emanuel’s Comments on Release of Police Shooting Video
An article (November 13) in the Chicago Tribune reports that Mayor Emanuel commented on why the City of Chicago is...
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Folk Nation Gang Member Sentenced to Five Consecutive Terms of Life Imprisonment, Co-Defendant Sentenced to 40 Years of Imprisonment
Jamal Laurent, a member of a set of the violent street gang Folk Nation operating primarily in the Crown Heights...
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch and U.S. Senator Mark Kirk in Solidarity With France
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch released the following statement on attacks in Paris: “We stand in solidarity with France, as...
FBI Seeking Special Agent Applicants
FBI Seeking Special Agent Applicants Do you have what it takes to be a special agent? The FBI is now...
GEO Reentry Services Holds Transition Ceremony for Returning Citizens
By Chinta Strausberg A number of returning citizens recently received certificates of successful completion from the GEO Reentry Services program...
President Obama Announces a Presidential Emergency Board, Names Members
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order creating a second Presidential Emergency Board to help resolve an...
U.S. Rep. Danny Davis and Amara Enyia to Hold Joint Press Conference on Future of 7th District
CHICAGO, IL - U.S. Rep. Danny Davis and Amara Enyia will hold a joint press conference to announce a new...
Settlement Reached in Case of Professor Fired for “Uncivil” Tweets
CHICAGO, IL - – The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) and co-counsel Loevy & Loevy announced the settlement of Professor...
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Claims Victory for Child Care Funding Rule Reversal
In January, Senator Emil Jones III and Representative LaShawn Ford filed Senate Bill 105, which would have appropriated funds to...
Attorneys Organize to Protect the Rights of Arrestees Free of Charge
First Defense Legal Aid (FDLA, First Defense) will report back on its recent experience with Homan Square and other Chicago...
