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“Illinois has, for too long, failed to safeguard the rights of people accused of a crime, regardless of their access to money.”

  • Here are 5 criminal justice reform bills that advocates want to see passed in Springfield

    The Tribe, May 29, 2025

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  • Public defender reforms promise a fairer kind of democracy. By K. Edward Copeland

    The Daily Herald, May 25, 2025

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  • Letters: Lawmakers should pass the FAIR Act to ensure all Illinoisans get a fair defense in court

    The Chicago Tribune, May 20, 2025

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  • Illinois public defenders, their clients deserve a FAIR shake By Christopher A. Wellborn and Bonnie Hoffman

    Chicago Sun Times, May 20, 2025

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  • Keith Grant and Jeff York, Guest Columnists: Illinois was once a leader in public defense. We can be again

    Effingham Daily News, May 16, 2025

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  • Defending Justice: What Public Defense Reform Means for Illinois Counties

    Illinois State Association of Counties, May 8, 2025

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  • Lawmakers moving forward on public defender reform .........................

     Capitol News Illinois, April 16, 2025

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  • The Future of Public Defenders in Illinois ......................................................

    WBBM Newsradio, April 13, 2025

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