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Rep. Delia Ramirez Raises Concerns Following Congressional Visit to Kentucky ICE Detention Center
U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez (IL-03) joined fellow members of Congress in conducting an oversight visit to the Campbell County Detention Center in Newport, Kentucky, where she met with constituents being held in ICE custody. [...]
CCL More Perfect Union Fund Luncheon 2026
What does it mean to defend the rule of law during a time of unprecedented legal challenges? The Chicago Council of Lawyers hosted 'The More Perfect Union Fund Luncheon' featuring a special program where [...]
Why Victims Often Struggle to Find Justice in Illinois
Many people know about Miranda Rights, but far fewer understand the rights available to crime victims or the legal barriers that can prevent accountability when constitutional rights are violated. In the video discussion below, [...]
Chicago Council of Lawyers Asks State Government to Enforce The Law Against ICE
The Chicago Council of Lawyers’ newly installed President, Robert Held, has called upon the relevant state agencies to enforce the law against ICE agents driving illegally and dangerously without license plates in the Chicago [...]
Illinois Supreme Court Hires First Title II ADA Compliance Attorney
June 23, 2026 The Illinois Supreme Court and Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) today announced the hiring of Anna Hurst as the AOIC’s Title II ADA Compliance Attorney, a newly created position [...]
Anatomy of a Counter-Bar Association: A Look at the Chicago Council of Lawyers
In the Summer 1979 edition of the American Bar Foundation Research Journal, Michael J. Powell examined the Chicago Council of Lawyers as it approached its tenth anniversary, tracing the Council's origins, developments, and emergence [...]
Jerome Galang Named Director of Illinois Judicial College
June 18, 2026 The Illinois Supreme Court and the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) are pleased to announce the selection of Jerome Galang as the new Director of the Illinois Judicial College [...]
Judges Needed For Northwestern’s Mock at the Rock
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 [...]
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. [...]
