On May 16th, Beatriz Diaz-Pollack, Director of Education Equity, joined the PEER IL coalition in advocating for House Bill 3446, …
Testimony by Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Before the Illinois Ethics & Elections Committee in Support of House Bill 39
Pictured left, Cliff Helm, Senior Counsel at Chicago Lawyers’ Committee. Pictured right, Erik Snapp of Dechert LLP. On May 9th, …
Protecting the Right to Vote During the April 2023 Illinois Municipal Elections
April 11, 2023: On April 4, non-partisan Election Protection volunteers assisted voters in Chicago and across Illinois participating in municipal …
Remembering Lowell E. Sachnoff and His Contributions to Chicago Lawyers’ Committee
(Chicago – March 23, 2023) – Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights mourns the recent loss of legendary attorney Lowell …
“We Aren’t Our Past and We Aren’t Our Past Convictions.” – Settlement Assistance Program Client
Everyone deserves a second chance. For Mr. Jones*, who spent time in prison for mistakes made earlier in his life, …
Election Protection Volunteers Improve Voter Access in the Feb. 28 Illinois Consolidated Primary Election
March 1, 2023: On Tuesday, voters in Chicago and select Illinois counties participated in municipal elections. They voted on offices …
A Letter from Our New Executive Director
I am honored to join Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and to lead a remarkable organization with a legendary …
In Good Company — See Also
You’re Bringing In Who Now?: Alex Jones could be a part of the Georgia election interference trial. Wrong Side Gig: …
Judge Disputes ‘Undisputed’ Allegations In Peter Navarro’s Motion For New Trial
Safe to say that Trump’s erstwhile econ crank Peter Navarro has not enjoyed his sojourn in Judge Amit Mehta’s courtroom. …
Getting The Most Bang For Your Law School Buck
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