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Chicago Council of Lawyers Statement on the Chicago Police Department

Published On: December 10, 2015Categories: Policy Statements

The Civil Liberties Committee of the Chicago Council of Lawyers has issued a statement on the U.S. Department of Justice investigation into a pattern and practice of misuse of force by the Chicago Police Department. Download the statement here.

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  • Policy StatementsOfficial policy positions and recommendations addressing judicial selection, court reform, and related legal system issues.
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