Public Statements
Formal statements issued by the Chicago Council of Lawyers in response to current events, legal issues, or matters of public concern.
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 [...]