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06.122020December 6, 2020
CHICAGO SLATED TO END INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION IN POLICE FACILITIES THIS WEEK tragically too late for devoted local organizer affected by the “false confession epidemic”

CHICAGO SLATED TO END INCOMMUNICADO DETENTION IN POLICE FACILITIES THIS WEEK tragically too late for devoted local organizer affected by the “false confession epidemic”

By adminIn Uncategorized, You've Got That Right!

he introduced me into the life of living free, knowing your rights and enforcing them.” enforcing his rights was important...

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28.112020November 28, 2020

Death Announcement, Obituary of Charles Jones III Beloved Patriarch & Peace Champion

By adminIn You've Got That Right!

Charles Jones III of Englewood, Chicago, IL passed away over the Thanksgiving holiday. Jones was a celebrated youth, violence prevention,...

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23.112020November 23, 2020

Lawsuit: Police, Alderman, City Official Sued for Civil Rights Violations and Abuse of Power

By adminIn You've Got That Right!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Daniel Massoglia, Staff Attorney, First Defense Legal Aid, daniel@first-defense.org, 336 575 6968 November 23, 2020  Lawsuit:...

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05.112020November 5, 2020

Open Letter to End Incommunicado Detention

By adminIn You've Got That Right!

November 5, 2020   Open Letter To the Honorable Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot,    We, the undersigned Chicago public safety, community justice,...

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24.092020September 29, 2020

Incommunicado detentions and interrogations

By adminIn You've Got That Right!

by Mark Clements Chicago Police Torture Justice Center Policy Organizer and Torture Survivor The criminal justice system acknowledges flaws that...

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21.052020May 21, 2020

2020 Honoree Profile: Jane Kimondo for the Crossroads Fund

By adminIn Events

Celebrate the inclusive leadership of Jane Kimondo for the Crossroads Fund at FDLA’s Silver Anniversary

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21.052020May 21, 2020

2020 Honoree Profile: Deborah Bennett

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Celebrate the ardent leadership of Deborah Bennett at FDLA’s Silver Anniversary 2020 First Defender Award Winner Deborah Bennett is Senor...

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21.052020May 21, 2020

2020 Honoree Profile: Ere Rendon

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Celebrate the coalescing leadership of Ere Rendon at FDLA’s Silver Anniversary.

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20.052020May 20, 2020

Tranformative Justice for the Nonprofit Sector

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As First Defense Legal Aid celebrates our 25th year of service, many of us have reflected more about the ways...

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23.042020April 24, 2020

2020 Honoree Profile: Tanya D. Woods

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“Tanya Woods has brought a high level of creativity, energy and wisdom that has helped to inspire and enhance the...

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