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Federal Court Holds Illinois Department of Corrections in Contempt

A federal court judge issued an order of contempt against the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) after the Department repeatedly ignored court orders and failed to take appropriate steps to improve health care in the State’s prison system. 

August 11, 2022