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Politically Motivated Prosecutions: Defending the Right to Dissent
What happens when criminal prosecution and political power intersect? The Chicago Council of Lawyers convened experienced former federal prosecutors, defense attorneys, ethics professionals, and legal scholars for Politically Motivated Prosecutions: Defending the Right to [...]
CCL Supports Diversity and Inclusion Standards for Law Schools
The Chicago Council of Lawyers (CCL)[1] believes that institutional diversity remains critical to ensuring the legal profession accurately reflects a multiracial democracy. As the Illinois State Bar Association notes, “Because we are a diverse [...]
CCL Participates in 2026 Election Protection Festival
The Chicago Council of Lawyers joined community organizations from across Chicago at the 2026 Election Protection Festival on Saturday, September 26, at Jarvis Square. The community event brought together organizations working in election protection, [...]
Judicial Evaluation Training Opportunity
The Chicago Council of Lawyers is seeking members interested in becoming involved in our judicial evaluation process.The Illinois State Bar Association is preparing an upcoming training session for individuals who would like to serve as [...]
Fight Over Transparency In Chicago Police Discipline Heads to Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a significant case that could determine whether disciplinary proceedings involving Chicago police officers accused of serious misconduct can take place behind closed doors. As reported [...]
Federal Agents Pepper Spray Protesters Outside Broadview Facility One Year After Violent Clashes Began
Federal agents deployed pepper spray against protesters outside the Broadview ICE processing facility on September 19, marking one year since demonstrations at the site first escalated into violent confrontations between federal officers and protesters. According [...]
Robert Held Files Civil Lawsuit Against Federal Agent Following 2025 Battery
Chicago Council of Lawyers President Robert Held has filed a civil lawsuit against federal agent Adam Saracco, stemming from a December 2025 encounter in which Saracco pushed Held to the ground while Held was [...]
Robert Held Challenges Broadview Protest Restrictions In Federal Lawsuit
Chicago Council of Lawyers President Robert Held has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Village of Broadview's restrictions on where people may protest near the federal immigration detention facility, raising important questions about the [...]
CCL Calls For ARDC Investigation Into Conduct In Broadview Federal Prosecution
The Chicago Council of Lawyers has submitted a letter to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) of the Supreme Court of Illinois requesting an investigation into the conduct of attorneys involved in the [...]
CCL Condemns Politically Motivated Prosecutions
Since Donald Trump returned to the presidency, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched numerous investigations and prosecutions against his political opponents — often following direct threats from President Trump himself. The nonpartisan group Protect [...]
