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Prosecutors said her sexual orientation was motive to kill. Now, she’s asking Illinois’ governor for clemency.
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Bernina Mata’s case sheds light on the ‘abuse-to-prison pipeline’ and the infrequency of clemency approvals.
Bernina Mata’s case sheds light on the ‘abuse-to-prison pipeline’ and the infrequency of clemency approvals.
Illinois recently made changes to narrow the scope of the law, which disproportionately impacts young people of color and women. But advocates say the reforms don’t go far enough.
Health care inside Illinois prisons does not meet standards, and serious health issues are going untreated, according to an independent, court-ordered monitor.
A diverse lineup of judicial candidates courted the party’s central committee at the obscure “pre-slating” event.
Sheriff Tom Dart filed a petition before the Illinois Supreme Court on Monday asking the justices to force the state department of corrections to accept the transfer of over 500 people from the Cook County Jail.