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Check Your Judges: Why Cook County judicial elections matter

By Adeshina Emmanuel and Carlos Ballesteros | October 15, 2020

Judicial elections bring high stakes and consequences, especially for Black, Latinx and other marginalized groups disproportionately impacted by the justice system.

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Chicago mayor’s support of Judge Michael Toomin leaves juvenile justice advocates ‘disappointed’

Juvenile justice reform advocates said they are disappointed with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for headlining an election fundraiser for Cook County Judge Michael Toomin, who is running for another six-year term.

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Check Your Judges: Why Cook County judicial elections matter

By Adeshina Emmanuel and Carlos Ballesteros | October 15, 2020