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Chicago Tribune: New goal for juvenile center: Clear it out
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has stated that the County's Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) should be gradually evacuated, the...
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has stated that the County's Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) should be gradually evacuated, the...
Unshackling Pregnant Prisoners
Melissa was pregnant at the time of her arrest in 2006; she gave birth in shackles. Melissa was in shackles two days prior to giving birth to her son. As she delivered her baby, her wrists were handcuffed...
Melissa was pregnant at the time of her arrest in 2006; she gave birth in shackles. Melissa was in shackles two days prior to giving birth to her son. As she delivered her baby, her wrists were handcuffed...
VETO SESSION - Week 2
January 19th Update: Governor Quinn signed HB 1958 into law!
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January 19th Update: Governor Quinn signed HB 1958 into law!
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