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Decision on death penalty repeal coming soon
The Chicago Tribune reports that Governor Quinn’s decision on SB 3539, abolishing Illinois’ death penalty, could come as soon as this week: Quinn gave no indication of what he’ll do... Continue reading
It takes courage to correct injustice
The Sun-Times has a powerful editorial out this morning calling on Governor Quinn to sign SB 3539, abolishing the death penalty in Illinois: Former Gov. George Ryan revealed a different... Continue reading
Download the Brief
The latest copy of the Illinois Brief, the ACLU of Illinois’ quarterly newsletter, is available for download. This issue covers important current issues like civil unions, repeal of the death... Continue reading
The Decline of the Death Penalty
Don’t miss Steve Chapman’s discussion of the death penalty in Illinois. He writes in the Chicago Tribune: The cost will disappear if the General Assembly abolishes capital punishment, which opponents... Continue reading
