Irene Romulo (Cicero Independiente), Author at Injustice Watch

In the middle is a gray concrete building. The middle of the building is black framed windows from the door entrance to the ceiling. The entrance has a black awning above with the white words “J. Sterling Morton High School District.” An american flag is posted to the right of the building. Small trees are in the foreground. In the background is a bright, clear blue sky.

Morton students and alumni speak out against ‘gang contracts’ at school board meeting

At least one school board member in west suburban Cicero said she would encourage the superintendent to end the controversial use of ‘gang contracts’ in response to our recent investigation.

by Irene Romulo (Cicero Independiente) June 17, 2021January 8, 2024

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‘Contratos de Pandillas’ en escuelas de Cicero y Berwyn causan preocupación sobre la criminalización juvenil

Más de 100 estudiantes en siete años han firmado “contratos de pandilla” por una presunta afiliación a una pandilla.

by Irene Romulo (Cicero Independiente) June 1, 2021January 30, 2024

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‘Gang contracts’ in Cicero and Berwyn schools raise concerns about criminalization of youth

More than 100 students in seven years have signed “gang contracts” for a suspected gang affiliation.

by Irene Romulo (Cicero Independiente) May 26, 2021January 25, 2024

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