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SUMMARY:Law for Black Lives Power Building Tour Comes to Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Law for Black Lives is bringing its Power Building Tour to Chicago for three days of programming from September 1-3. \nThe tour brings together movement lawyers\, legal workers\, law students\, and organizers to build relationships and explore how movement-aligned legal infrastructure can better support local organizers and organizations working toward justice and liberation. \nEach evening will provide an opportunity for participants to connect\, exchange ideas\, and envision ways the legal community can strengthen and sustain movement-based work in Chicago and beyond. \nAll events are free to attend and will include light bites and refreshments. \nCCL members and others interested are invited to participate. Learn more and register: community.law4blacklives.org \nThe Power Building Tour is organized by Law for Black Lives.
URL:https://chicagocouncil.org/event/law-for-black-lives-power-building-tour-comes-to-chicago/
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SUMMARY:Supreme Court Rules Committee to Hold Public Hearing
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee will hear comments on six proposals on Wednesday\, September 3\, 2026\, at a public hearing beginning at 10 a.m. at the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts\, 222 N. LaSalle Street\, 13th Floor\, in Chicago. All proposals must be approved by the Illinois Supreme Court before they can take effect. The hearing will be livestreamed here. \nThe Supreme Court Rules Committee invites public comments on the proposals. Written comments should be submitted no later than Thursday\, August 27\, to RulesCommittee@illinoiscourts.gov or via mail to: Committee Secretary\, Supreme Court Rules Committee\, 222 N. LaSalle Street\, 13th Floor\, Chicago\, Illinois 60601. All written comments submitted will also be published and accessible on the Supreme Court’s website. \nTo be scheduled to testify at the public hearing\, please register by sending an e-mail to the Rules Committee Secretary\, as noted above\, no later than Thursday\, August 27.  \nMore information is available at the Rules Committee Public Hearing page of the Supreme Court’s website here. \nLarry R. Rogers\, Jr.\, of Power Rogers\, LLP serves as chair of the Rules Committee. \nThe following are the proposals which the Rules Committee seeks comment on: \nProposal 25-09\, which would amend Supreme Court Rule 46 to require that the courts create and maintain a record of all protective order proceedings\, either by stenographic means or by an electronic recording system\, including any court date on which an order is issued\, extended\, modified\, terminated\, vacated\, published or served regardless of whether the proceeding is consolidated into another matter. \nProposal 26-06\, which would amend Rule 286 by clarifying small claim defendants’ appearance and answer requirements; removing mandatory trials on appearance dates; and clarifying informal hearing procedures; (2) amend Rule 277 to reflect current practice\, including changing language to “Citation to Discover Assets”\, clarifying rules for citation uses against debtors or third parties\, and encouraging remote appearances; and (3) creating Rule 278 to govern judgment debtors’ post-judgment statutory exemption claims. \nProposal 26-07\, which would amend Supreme Court Rule 906 to require that attorneys complete specific hours of training in intimate partner domestic abuse prior to appointment as a Guardian Ad Litem in domestic relations and child custody cases. \nProposal 26-08\, which would amend Supreme Court Rule 753 to allow parties to file a motion with the Review Board to correct material mistakes in Review Board Reports and allow the Review Board to file corrected Review Board Reports on its own motion. \n(FOR MORE INFORMATION\, CONTACT: James Brunner\, Public Information Officer of the Illinois Supreme Court at 217.208.3354 or jbrunner@illinoiscourts.gov.) \nClick here to download the full release as a PDF.
URL:https://chicagocouncil.org/event/supreme-court-rules-committee-to-hold-public-hearing/
LOCATION:Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts\, 222 N. LaSalle Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T120000
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SUMMARY:Civil Liberties Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Civil Liberties Committee meets monthly on the second Friday of every month from 12 pm – 1:15 pm CT to address current civil liberties issues ranging from police accountability in Chicago to the Administration’s anti-immigration efforts\, to trans rights\, and everything in between. The committee researches\, prepares\, and issues statements advocating for reform. \nEmail ccl@chicagocouncil.org about your interest in joining this committee so you can be informed about meeting links\, agendas\, updates\, and opportunities. \nWe welcome your active engagement!
URL:https://chicagocouncil.org/event/civil-liberties-committee-meeting-september-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T120000
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SUMMARY:Civil Liberties Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Civil Liberties Committee meets monthly on the second Friday of every month from 12 pm – 1:15 pm CT to address current civil liberties issues ranging from police accountability in Chicago to the Administration’s anti-immigration efforts\, to trans rights\, and everything in between. The committee researches\, prepares\, and issues statements advocating for reform. \nEmail ccl@chicagocouncil.org about your interest in joining this committee so you can be informed about meeting links\, agendas\, updates\, and opportunities. \nWe welcome your active engagement!
URL:https://chicagocouncil.org/event/civil-liberties-committee-meeting-october-2026/
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SUMMARY:Politically Motivated Prosecutions | Defending The Right To Dissent
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Chicago Council of Lawyers for a timely forum and important conversations examining the growing concern that prosecutorial power may be used to punish political expression\, protest\, and opposition. \nHow can the justice system distinguish legitimate law enforcement from politically motivated prosecution? What happens to constitutional rights when speaking out carries the threat of criminal charges? This discussion will explore the consequences for civil liberties\, public trust\, and the rule of law\, ensuring that justice remains independent of political pressure. \nClick Here To Register\nWe’re pleased to offer this program both in person and online at no cost to attendees\, with complimentary lunch provided for in-person guests.  \nIf you’d like to help support programs like this\, please consider making an optional donation or becoming a member of CCL when you register. We greatly appreciate your support! \nCCL is an independent\, public-interest bar association dedicated to promoting excellence and integrity in the administration of justice. As a 501(c)(6) organization\, contributions to CCL are generally not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. \nIf you would prefer to make a tax-deductible charitable contribution\, you can donate to our partner 501(c)(3) organization\, The CCL More Perfect Union Fund\, at moreperfectunion.org. \n  \nIf you have any questions\, please contact us at ccl@chicagocouncil.org or by giving us a call at 224-301-5808. \nStay informed about upcoming events\, advocacy initiatives\, and opportunities to support our mission by following us on social media: LinkedIn\, YouTube\, Facebook\, Instagram\, and BlueSky. \nClick here to download the flyer.
URL:https://chicagocouncil.org/event/politically-motivated-prosecutions-defending-the-right-to-dissent/
LOCATION:Chicago-Kent College of Law\, 565 W. Adams Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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SUMMARY:Civil Disagreements: Election Security
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a moderated Civil Disagreements program featuring informed perspectives on election security\, voting access\, public trust\, and the integrity of our elections! \nClick Here To RegisterFree and fair elections depend on both secure election systems and public confidence in their results. Yet Americans continue to disagree about the nature and extent of the threats facing our elections\, the effectiveness of existing safeguards\, and whether proposed reforms would strengthen election integrity or make it more difficult for eligible voters to participate. \nHow secure are elections in the United States today? Which risks deserve the greatest attention\, from voter fraud and foreign interference to cybersecurity threats\, misinformation\, and challenges facing election workers? Do measures such as voter identification requirements\, expanded mail-in voting\, improved auditing procedures\, and updated voting technology protect the democratic process\, undermine access\, or accomplish some combination of both? \n\nModerator:\nAlisa Kaplan\, Executive Director\, Reform for Illinois\nPanelists:\nNoah Praetz\, President\, Ready for Tuesday\nJune Brown\, Chicago Board of Elections\nAnthony Vega\, Lake County Clerk\nElizabeth Yang\, President\, WStrong LLC \n\nCivil Disagreements Debate Series is a series of moderated debates on current\, critical\, and often contentious civic questions sponsored by the Chicago Council of Lawyers\, the American Bar Association‘s Division for Public Education\, the American Constitution Society (Chicago and Austin\, TX chapters)\, the Federalist Society (Chicago chapter)\, Reform for Illinois\, Courts Matter Illinois\, and other organizations as noted. \nCLE Credits\nContinuing legal education (CLE) credits are available to Illinois lawyers for 30 days from the program date. Please note that you will need to provide your ARDC number. There is no online option. \n\nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please contact us at ccl@chicagocouncil.org or by giving us a call at 224-301-5808. \nClick here to download the flyer.
URL:https://chicagocouncil.org/event/civil-disagreements-election-security/
LOCATION:Union League Club of Chicago\, 65 West Jackson\, Chicago\, IL\, 60604\, United States
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SUMMARY:Civil Liberties Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Civil Liberties Committee meets monthly on the second Friday of every month from 12 pm – 1:15 pm CT to address current civil liberties issues ranging from police accountability in Chicago to the Administration’s anti-immigration efforts\, to trans rights\, and everything in between. The committee researches\, prepares\, and issues statements advocating for reform. \nEmail ccl@chicagocouncil.org about your interest in joining this committee so you can be informed about meeting links\, agendas\, updates\, and opportunities. \nWe welcome your active engagement!
URL:https://chicagocouncil.org/event/civil-liberties-committee-meeting-november-20026/
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SUMMARY:Northwestern University's Mock Trial
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to share the following volunteer opportunity from Northwestern University’s Mock Trial program. If you’re interested in supporting aspiring advocates and helping students develop their trial skills\, consider serving as a judge at this year’s Mock at the Rock invitational tournament. \nOn behalf of Northwestern Mock Trial\, we are excited to announce that our annual Mock Trial tournament is taking place on the weekend of November 14-15 at Northwestern’s Evanston campus. We are looking for individuals to serve as judges. We are reaching out to see if you will share this opportunity with the members of your organization. \nCollege Mock Trial is a fun and dynamic way for undergraduate students to develop skills in public speaking\, performance\, and trial advocacy. Students will perform as both attorneys and witnesses in this year’s criminal case. \nNo Mock Trial experience is necessary — we train all judges. We will also provide free breakfast and lunch to all judges during the tournament. Individuals can sign up to judge anything from one competitive round (~three hours) to the whole weekend (four competitive rounds across two days). \nWe would be deeply grateful for your time\, whether you judge one round or all four. If you’re interested in judging\, please sign up here. \nHere’s the complete schedule for the weekend: \n\nRound 1: Saturday\, November 14th at 8:00 AM\nRound 2: Saturday\, November 14th at 12:00 PM\nRound 3: Sunday\, November 15th at 8:00 AM\nRound 4: Sunday\, November 15th at 12:00 PM\n\nAgain\, if you’re interested\, please fill out this form! And please share this opportunity with others you think would be interested in judging!
URL:https://chicagocouncil.org/event/northwestern-universitys-mock-trial/
LOCATION:Northwestern University\, 633 Clark Street\, Evanston\, Illinois\, 60208\, United States
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SUMMARY:Civil Liberties Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Civil Liberties Committee meets monthly on the second Friday of every month from 12 pm – 1:15 pm CT to address current civil liberties issues ranging from police accountability in Chicago to the Administration’s anti-immigration efforts\, to trans rights\, and everything in between. The committee researches\, prepares\, and issues statements advocating for reform. \nEmail ccl@chicagocouncil.org about your interest in joining this committee so you can be informed about meeting links\, agendas\, updates\, and opportunities. \nWe welcome your active engagement!
URL:https://chicagocouncil.org/event/civil-liberties-committee-meeting-december-2026/
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