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Chicago Council of Lawyers President Rob Held warned ICE agents and federal officials that they must uphold the law. He spoke at a press conference about the civil lawsuit he filed a lawsuit against Adam Saracco, the ICE agent who recently pleaded guilty to battery for his attack against Held last December.

Chicago Council of Lawyers has continued to advocate for accountability, due process, and adherence to the rule of law in connection with federal immigration enforcement activities.

Read more about the guilty plea at under "Latest News" at the link in our bio, and FOLLOW @chicagocouncillawyers to help us take legal action! 

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How secure are our elections, and which risks deserve the greatest attention?

Join us for Civil Disagreements: Election Security, a moderated conversation exploring election integrity, voting access, cybersecurity, misinformation, public trust, and the safeguards protecting our democratic process. 

📅 Thursday, October 29
🕦 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
📍 Union League Club of Chicago

Learn more and register: https://chicagocouncil.org/event/civil-disagreements-election-security/ (Click ‘Events’ in the link in bio!)
Chicago Council of Lawyers President Rob Held was at the Broadview Immigration Detention Center September 19, when at least 10 protesters were maced by federal agents, presumed to be ICE.  Held has been involved in ongoing legal challenges concerning protest restrictions and First Amendment rights in Broadview.

It was exactly one year since demonstrations at the site first escalated into violent confrontations between federal officers and protesters.

The incident renews questions surrounding the use of force against demonstrators, the right to peaceful protest, and accountability for federal law enforcement activity in Broadview.

Read the full @blockclubchi story under "Latest News" at the link in our bio, and FOLLOW @chicagocouncillawyers to help us take legal action! 

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Join the Chicago Council for a timely discussion examining prosecutorial power, political expression, civil liberties, and the rule of law.

🗓️ Monday, October 19, 2026
🕦 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
📍 Chicago-Kent College of Law
💻 In-person and online

Hear from an experienced panel of legal professionals as they explore these important issues and their implications for the justice system.

Learn more and register: chicagocouncil.org/event/politically-motivated-prosecutions-defending-the-right-to-dissent/ (Click ‘Events’ in the link in bio!)
Federal agents in IL keep claiming that members of the public are endangering them with their vehicles. So why do so many of those ICE vehicles have front-end damage? 

Chicago Council of Lawyers President Rob Held is calling on @ilsecofstate and @govpritzker to enforce the law against ICE agents driving illegally and dangerously without license plates in the Chicago area. Unmarked ICE vehicles have repeatedly been observed in Broadview and Lombard driving hazardously and without proper license plates. 

The Council has previously requested the Secretary of State’s office, the State Police and the Broadview police to enforce the law against such actions by ICE drivers. To date, those calls have gone unanswered, despite statements by various state officials that ICE agents should be held accountable for their actions.

SHARE this video if you want answers, and FOLLOW @chicagocouncillawyers to help us take legal action! 

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Individual efforts can sometimes feel small or insufficient, but Locke Bowman argues that collective action can make a meaningful difference.

Locke Bowman reflects on why showing up, taking action, and doing our part matters in protecting the rule of law.

Watch the full More Perfect Union Fund luncheon program on our YouTube channel for more! (YouTube link in bio!)
For decades, the Chicago Council of Lawyers has stood for one core principle: the rule of law must prevail over the idea that might makes right.

As a longtime member and current co-chair of the Civil Liberties Committee, David Melton shares why he continues to support the Council. From advocating for systemic reform based on evidence and sound reasoning to speaking truth to power even when it is uncomfortable, the Council has built a legacy of principled leadership and integrity.

In a time when institutions are tested, organizations willing to defend fairness, accountability, and justice matter more than ever.

Visit our website to become a member and get involved: https://chicagocouncil.org/get-involved/ (Click the ‘Become a Member & Get Involved’ link in bio!)
The Chicago Council of Lawyers is calling for an ADRC investigation into alleged attorney misconduct arising from the Broadview federal prosecution.

CCL’s letter raises serious concerns about the integrity of the grand jury proceedings, potential efforts to conceal misconduct, and the need for accountability to protect public confidence in our legal system.

Read the letter on our website here: https://chicagocouncil.org/ccl-calls-for-ardc-investigation-into-conduct-in-broadview-federal-prosecution/ (Click ‘Latest News’ in link in bio!)
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