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Chicago Council of Lawyers Speaks Out on the Judicial Election Tomorrow

Published On: November 5, 2012Categories: Judicial Performance and Accountability

Editorial Statement from the Chicago Council of Lawyers: Vote for Qualified Judges

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For decades, the Chicago Council of Lawyers has stood for one core principle: the rule of law must prevail over the idea that might makes right.

As a longtime member and current co-chair of the Civil Liberties Committee, David Melton shares why he continues to support the Council. From advocating for systemic reform based on evidence and sound reasoning to speaking truth to power even when it is uncomfortable, the Council has built a legacy of principled leadership and integrity.

In a time when institutions are tested, organizations willing to defend fairness, accountability, and justice matter more than ever.

Visit our website to become a member and get involved: https://chicagocouncil.org/get-involved/ (Click the ‘Become a Member & Get Involved’ link in bio!)
The Chicago Council of Lawyers is calling for an ADRC investigation into alleged attorney misconduct arising from the Broadview federal prosecution.

CCL’s letter raises serious concerns about the integrity of the grand jury proceedings, potential efforts to conceal misconduct, and the need for accountability to protect public confidence in our legal system.

Read the letter on our website here: https://chicagocouncil.org/ccl-calls-for-ardc-investigation-into-conduct-in-broadview-federal-prosecution/ (Click ‘Latest News’ in link in bio!)
Retired federal judge Hon. Ruben Castillo expected his retirement to include the occasional mediation or arbitration. Then he was asked to lead the Illinois Accountability Commission.

Castillo reflects on why he said yes and why he never imagined spending his retirement seeking accountability for alleged misconduct by federal agents.

Watch the full More Perfect Union fund program on our YouTube channel (link in bio!) for more!
The Chicago Council of Lawyers condemns politically motivated prosecutions and calls for accountability when prosecutors fail to uphold their professional and ethical responsibilities.

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Illinois Executive Deputy Attorney General Cara Hendrickson explains how litigation has protected approximately $14 billion in federal funding for the state while illustrating the scale of the legal challenges facing Illinois today.

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Northwestern University’s annual Mock at the Rock Invitational is seeking volunteer judges!

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“The rule of law is under serious threat today.”

In this highlight from the More Perfect Union Fund Luncheon, Chicago Council of Lawyers President Robert Held explains why today’s challenges go beyond isolated incidents and represent a broader, systemic threat to the rule of law.

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