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Legislators Place Moratorium on Confessions Coerced From Juveniles
Police must be truthful with the young offenders thanks to a new law that makes Illinois the first state in the country to codify integrity
Iiilinois Way Forward Act Ending ICE Contracts
A bill that would further curtail local governments from detaining immigrants is making its way to the governor’s office after lawmakers in Springfield approved the
Panel Cites Absence of Language in Staying Gun Sentence
A convict found with a pair of guns while on home release will serve out the four years he received for weapons possession after an
Trailer Legislation Relaxes Safe-T Act Provisions
Critics of the state’s newly enacted criminal justice reforms got some pushback in Springfield, where lawmakers agreed to amendments that more clearly define use-of-force and
Retroactive Resentencing Results From Hobbs Act Appeal
An armed robber will be resentenced after a federal appeals panel ruled thier clarification of the Hobbs Act was enough to reduce the 22-year stretch
Twice-Played Tape in Line With Jury Guidance
A convicted felon’s claim of judicial jury tampering failed to find favor in the 3rd District Appellate Court, with a panel there ruling a lower
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Legislators Place Moratorium on Confessions Coerced From Juveniles
Police must be truthful with the young offenders thanks to a new law that makes Illinois the first state in the country to codify integrity
Iiilinois Way Forward Act Ending ICE Contracts
A bill that would further curtail local governments from detaining immigrants is making its way to the governor’s office after lawmakers in Springfield approved the
Panel Cites Absence of Language in Staying Gun Sentence
A convict found with a pair of guns while on home release will serve out the four years he received for weapons possession after an
Trailer Legislation Relaxes Safe-T Act Provisions
Critics of the state’s newly enacted criminal justice reforms got some pushback in Springfield, where lawmakers agreed to amendments that more clearly define use-of-force and