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    Carlos Ballesteros

    Carlos Ballesteros

    Carlos Ballesteros is a reporter at Injustice Watch. He's written extensively about law enforcement, immigrant communities, older adults, and juvenile detention. His reporting has earned him local, regional, and national awards for shedding light on underreported topics impacting vulnerable communities. Carlos previously wrote for the Chicago Sun-Times and Newsweek in New York. He was born and raised in Chicago. You can reach him at carlosballesteros [at] injusticewatch [dot] org

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    Adam Toledo
    Protesters in Little Village

    In Little Village, Adam Toledo’s death spurs reflection on police, gangs, and race

    By Carlos Ballesteros | April 23, 2021

    As the national spotlight dawns on the predominantly Mexican neighborhood, residents express a complicated mix of emotions about Adam’s killing and what to do next.

    Collateral Consequences
    Alejandra Cano outside her home

    El Condado de Cook tiene como objetivo interrumpir el proceso de condena a deportación

    By Carlos Ballesteros | March 31, 2021

    Una nueva unidad dentro de la oficina del defensor público del condado de Cook busca una mejor representación para los clientes no-ciudadanos en riesgo de ser deportados.

    Collateral Consequences
    Alejandra Cano outside her home

    Cook County aims to disrupt the conviction-to-deportation pipeline

    By Carlos Ballesteros | March 31, 2021

    A new unit within the Cook County public defender’s office wants better representation for noncitizens clients at risk of being deported.

    News

    Nueva ley interrumpiría proceso de deportación en las cárceles

    By Carlos Ballesteros | February 1, 2021

    Un grupo de congresistas demócratas, liderado por el representante de Illinois, Jesús “Chuy” García, está renovando el impulso de una amplia legislación que desmantelaría muchos segmentos del llamado conducto de la prisión, a la deportación.

    Immigration

    The New Way Forward Act could disrupt the prison-to-deportation pipeline

    By Carlos Ballesteros | January 27, 2021

    Chicago Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is leading a push to reverse decades of punitive policies that land thousands of immigrants in detention each year after coming into contact with the criminal justice system.

    News
    Chicago voters

    En 2020, los votantes del Condado de Cook votaron en números históricos para elegir jueces

    By Carlos Ballesteros, Emily Hoerner and Jason Asenso | December 9, 2020

    En la elección general de este año, tres de cada cuatro votantes del Condado de Cook votaron a favor o en contra de al menos un juez que buscaba la retención. ¿Es este nivel de compromiso una casualidad o una nueva normalidad?

    Judicial Elections
    Chicago voters

    In 2020, Cook County voters cast ballots for judges in historic numbers

    By Carlos Ballesteros, Emily Hoerner and Jason Asenso | December 3, 2020

    Three in four Cook County voters in this year’s general election voted for or against at least one judge up for retention. Is this level of engagement a fluke or a new normal?

    Voter at United Center on Election Day 2020
    2020 Election

    Final election results show one Cook County judge lost her seat, others hold on by a thread

    By Carlos Ballesteros and Emily Hoerner | November 24, 2020

    Cook County Circuit Judge Jackie Portman-Brown lost her retention bid by less than 12,000 votes, while Judge John Mahoney III held onto his seat by about 2,100 votes. Several other judges kept their seats by slim margins.

    Español

    Dos Jueces de Chicago, al borde de perder sus puestos al avanzar el conteo de votos

    By Carlos Ballesteros | November 17, 2020

    Los jueces del condado de Cook (Chicago) que buscan la reelección necesitan asegurar al menos el 60% de votos afirmativos para mantenerse en el puesto.

    News

    Two Cook County judges on verge of losing seats as vote counting continues

    By Carlos Ballesteros | November 12, 2020

    With nearly all the votes counted, Judge Jackie Portman-Brown did not get enough “yes” votes to stay on the bench as of Tuesday. Another judge is holding on to his seat by 282 votes.

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