Public Statements
Formal statements issued by the Chicago Council of Lawyers in response to current events, legal issues, or matters of public concern.
Letter to Governor Pritzker regarding restrictions on protests against ICE in the Village of Broadview
October 24, 2025 Dear Governor Pritzker: The Chicago Council of Lawyers writes to express its appreciation for your steady leadership at a time when public confidence in law enforcement and the rule of law is [...]
Statement: Council Condemns Federal Government’s Assault on First Amendment Rights in Broadview, Illinois
The Chicago Council of Lawyers condemns what is happening with purported immigration enforcement in Broadview, Illinois. The federal government is orchestrating an assault on First Amendment rights that is unconscionable, pretextual, and cannot be tolerated.
Chicago Council of Lawyers Proudly Supports Passage of The Sonya Massey Bill (SB1953) — A Vital Step Toward Police Accountability in Illinois
The Chicago Council of Lawyers proudly supports the recent passage and signing into law of The Sonya Massey Bill (SB1953) by Governor JB Pritzker, a landmark bipartisan legislation mandating full disclosure of personal background records [...]
Chicago Council of Lawyers Condemns Trump’s Proposed Defunding of the Legal Services Corporation
On May 2, 2025, President Trump proposed a new 2026 budget that would eliminate funding to the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the country’s largest funder of civil legal aid. In Illinois, LSC provides $18 million [...]