“They were shocked but I wouldn’t say fully surprised.” Quinn Rallins, attorney for one of the men shot and killed by Rittenhouse, on how the family is coping with the verdict and whether they will push for a civil lawsuit.
"A criminal record should not keep someone from stable employment or securing a roof over their head." -@GovPritzker
Today, the RROCI group (CGLA+@ChiHomeless+@CRSchicago) celebrates the signing of SB1480 & SB1980 into law as part of the ILBC's Economic Pillar! #Voices4Justice
.@MikvaChallenge & @CGLA are hosting a Know Your Rights event for youth in grades 7-12. Through an RJ lens, participants will learn what to do during police encounters & info on expungement resources. Sign up today!
When: Apr. 7, 4:30-6:30pm CT
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I’ll have more to say later but I’m so proud of the ENTIRE Black Caucus for passing this massive Public Safety/Criminal Justice Package!!
Shout out to Rep. Justin Slaughter and Elgie Sims for leading this historic effort!! #twill
In this time of uncertainty, there's a fundamental truth that gives us hope - that together we can do extraordinary things. Join us on #GivingTuesday and let’s rally to give justice a voice.
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I want to live in a world where Black people can be openly disabled and play superheros. The fact that this man played the roles he did while quietly undergoing chemotherapy is amazing. I wish we could have known what he was going through
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Wilson from @shrivercenter talks about the need to detangle the justice system from housing in the first place. She talks about background check companies fighting reforms citing their bottom lines in the face of people who can't find a house b/c of their record. #justice2020