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The pretrial detention system in Cook County needs reform. Cook County Jail incarcerates approximately 7,500 people per day. An additional 2,000 people are under the Sheriff’s supervision through [...]

Last night, Representative Christian Mitchell introduced HB 3421, the Equal Justice For All Act. This morning, Coalition members spoke at a press conference unveiling the bill organized by The [...]

 In the first class-action lawsuit of its kind filed in Cook County, individuals unlawfully detained in Cook County Jail are suing to end the unconstitutional practice of setting monetary [...]