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Examining Voting Rights And Supreme Court Reform
A recent Chicago Sun-Times op-ed by Chicago Council of Lawyers Board Member Robert Lehrer explores the implications of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions affecting the Voting Rights Act and the broader debate surrounding judicial reform. [...]
Robert Held on Accountability, Due Process, and Speaking Out
In this powerful video, Chicago Council of Lawyers Board Member Robert Held reflects on his experience being arrested on felony aggravated battery charges and the importance of due process, independent courts, and civic engagement. [...]
IL Supreme Court Seeks Applicants For IL State Public Defender Commission
The Illinois Supreme Court invites applications from individuals interested in serving as an appointed member of the Illinois State Public Defender Commission (Commission). The Commission plays a vital role in overseeing and supporting the Office [...]
Calls Grow for Increased Accountability in ICE Agent Battery Case
A Chicago Tribune article examines the ongoing case involving ICE agent Adam Saracco, who faces misdemeanor battery charges following an alleged December attack on Chicago attorney, activist, and Chicago Council of Lawyers Board Member Robert [...]
Attorney Pushes for Felony Charges Against ICE Agent
The Chicago Sun-Times highlights ongoing legal proceedings involving off-duty ICE agent Adam Saracco, who was charged with misdemeanor battery following an alleged December attack in suburban Brookfield. Chicago Council of Lawyers Board Member and [...]
Circuit Court of Cook County – Associate Judge Induction Ceremony
David Melton, Acting Executive Director of the Chicago Council of Lawyers, attended the swearing-in ceremony for the new Circuit Court of Cook County Associate Judges on May 18th, 2026. Through its judicial evaluation work, [...]
Enforcement of Illinois Vehicle-Registration and Traffic-Safety Laws
Click here to download a PDF of the letter. April 16, 2026 Director Brendan F. Kelly Illinois State Police 801 South 7th Street Springfield, Illinois 62703 Re: Enforcement of Illinois vehicle-registration and traffic-safety laws [...]
Illinois Supreme Court Amends Rules To Address Legal Deserts
April 14, 2026 Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today amendments to several Supreme Court Rules to address unmet legal needs in the state. “Legal deserts”, a term [...]
Chicago Council of Lawyers Position On Reauthorization of FISA Section 702
Section 702 was added to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) by amendment enacted by Congress in 2008. Section 702 allows the National Security Agency to conduct individualized searches of non-U.S. persons' communications without [...]
FOIA For The Judiciary
A recent update from Fix the Court highlights a renewed push for transparency within the federal judiciary through the introduction of a proposed FOIA-style framework. Unlike other branches of government, the judiciary is not [...]
