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Cook County judge weighs whether cops’ photos are public record

Three years ago, the city rejected a request for photographs of nine officers by Injustice Watch co-director Rob Warden. On Friday, that denial got to court.

by Injustice Watch Staff June 28, 2019December 5, 2023

Associate Judges

Blemishes and all, associate judges seek new terms

Some associate judges have faced repeated reversals and criticism from appellate courts. Some have engaged in troublesome past behavior. But Circuit Court judges, who are now voting on which get new terms, are armed with little information about those cases. Injustice Watch spent the past month digging into the records of the judges on the ballot. Here are our reports.

by Injustice Watch Staff May 24, 2019May 25, 2019

Reentry

Former prisoner, a transgender woman, tells of battle to choose her own name

Eisha Love is one of nine transgender plaintiffs challenging Illinois law that restricts former prisoners from choosing their own names. Ms. Love sat down with Abby Blachman and Charles Preston of Injustice Watch to describe why this issue matters so much.

by Injustice Watch Staff May 8, 2019December 5, 2023

Illinois Prisons

Illinois corrections officials contend rules not binding on their conduct

An Illinois prisoner was put in isolation for a year after a hearing at which officials denied him calling witnesses or seeing the evidence and the outcome was decided ahead of time. In defending against the prisoners’ lawsuit, the state contends that prison officials did not have to follow the rules.

by Injustice Watch Staff January 25, 2019December 5, 2023

2018 Retention

2018 Cook County Judicial Voting Guide

59 judges are up for retention. 10 candidates are seeking seats on the bench for the first time in contested elections. Use this guide to help you make an informed decision when you vote.

by Injustice Watch Staff October 12, 2018January 30, 2024

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