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Testimony by Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Before the Illinois Ethics & Elections Committee in Support of House Bill 39

CLCCRUL 5/9/23 CLCCRUL 5/9/23

Testimony by Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Before the Illinois Ethics & Elections Committee in Support of House Bill 39

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Protecting the Right to Vote During the April 2023 Illinois Municipal Elections

CLCCRUL 4/11/23 CLCCRUL 4/11/23

Protecting the Right to Vote During the April 2023 Illinois Municipal Elections

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Remembering Lowell E. Sachnoff and His Contributions to Chicago Lawyers’ Committee

CLCCRUL 3/23/23 CLCCRUL 3/23/23

Remembering Lowell E. Sachnoff and His Contributions to Chicago Lawyers’ Committee

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"We Aren’t Our Past and We Aren’t Our Past Convictions.” - Settlement Assistance Program Client

CLCCRUL 3/22/23 CLCCRUL 3/22/23

"We Aren’t Our Past and We Aren’t Our Past Convictions.” - Settlement Assistance Program Client

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Election Protection Volunteers Improve Voter Access in the Feb. 28 Illinois Consolidated Primary Election

CLCCRUL 3/1/23 CLCCRUL 3/1/23

Election Protection Volunteers Improve Voter Access in the Feb. 28 Illinois Consolidated Primary Election

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A Letter from Our New Executive Director

CLCCRUL 2/26/23 CLCCRUL 2/26/23

A Letter from Our New Executive Director

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Testimony Opposing Indiana HB1116

CLCCRUL 1/24/23 CLCCRUL 1/24/23

Testimony Opposing Indiana HB1116

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Continuing a Long History of Women Lawyers Preserving Democracy by Protecting the Vote

CLCCRUL 12/16/22 CLCCRUL 12/16/22

Continuing a Long History of Women Lawyers Preserving Democracy by Protecting the Vote

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Election Protection Volunteers Improve Voter Access in the Illinois and Indiana Midterm Elections

CLCCRUL 11/9/22 CLCCRUL 11/9/22

Election Protection Volunteers Improve Voter Access in the Illinois and Indiana Midterm Elections

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Preparing for the 2022 Midterm Election—Polling Place Reductions and Voter Access

CLCCRUL 11/7/22 CLCCRUL 11/7/22

Preparing for the 2022 Midterm Election—Polling Place Reductions and Voter Access

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Support for Illinois Senate Bill 828: Voting in Prison

CLCCRUL 11/3/22 CLCCRUL 11/3/22

Support for Illinois Senate Bill 828: Voting in Prison

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Combatting Exclusionary Disciplinary Policies Towards Students

CLCCRUL 9/29/22 CLCCRUL 9/29/22

Combatting Exclusionary Disciplinary Policies Towards Students

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Congratulations and Best Wished to Newly Appointed Judge Nancy Maldonado!

CLCCRUL 8/8/22 CLCCRUL 8/8/22

Congratulations and Best Wished to Newly Appointed Judge Nancy Maldonado!

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Election Protection Volunteers Help Illinois Voters Address Difficulties and Cast Ballots in Tuesday’s Primary Election

CLCCRUL 6/29/22 CLCCRUL 6/29/22

Election Protection Volunteers Help Illinois Voters Address Difficulties and Cast Ballots in Tuesday’s Primary Election

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Recent Appellate Filing in Continued Fight for Environmental Justice for Pembroke

CLCCRUL 6/9/22 CLCCRUL 6/9/22

Recent Appellate Filing in Continued Fight for Environmental Justice for Pembroke

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Celebrating Ten Years of Bootcamp for Nonprofit Founders: 467 Emerging Leaders + 45 Volunteer Lawyers = Big Win for Chicago

CLCCRUL 5/19/22 CLCCRUL 5/19/22

Celebrating Ten Years of Bootcamp for Nonprofit Founders: 467 Emerging Leaders + 45 Volunteer Lawyers = Big Win for Chicago

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Chicago Lawyers’ Committee Files Lawsuit Demanding More Transparency and Accountability for City TIF Decision-Making and Allocations

CLCCRUL 4/26/22 CLCCRUL 4/26/22

Chicago Lawyers’ Committee Files Lawsuit Demanding More Transparency and Accountability for City TIF Decision-Making and Allocations

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Racial Equity Concerns with Vote Center Proposals

CLCCRUL 4/1/22 CLCCRUL 4/1/22

Racial Equity Concerns with Vote Center Proposals

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Chicago Lawyers’ Committee Says a Fond Farewill to Timna Axel!

CLCCRUL 3/18/22 CLCCRUL 3/18/22

Chicago Lawyers’ Committee Says a Fond Farewill to Timna Axel!

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Indiana’s HB 1116 Takes One Step Forward, One Step Back for Voting Rights

CLCCRUL 2/21/22 CLCCRUL 2/21/22

Indiana’s HB 1116 Takes One Step Forward, One Step Back for Voting Rights

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