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Police are the front door of the criminal legal system, and disparities in where they patrol and whom they arrest reverberate throughout the court system. We report on police practices and alleged misconduct, the legacy of the Chicago Police Department’s history of torture, and efforts at police reform.
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Immigrants seeking a U visa are being blocked by two sergeants who were previously involved in controversial shootings and on the verge of being fired, raising questions about CPD’s commitment to the U visa program.
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A review of the Facebook accounts of thousands of current and retired law enforcement officers around the U.S. — the largest database of its kind — found officers endorsing violence against Muslims, women, and criminal defendants. This project, launched in 2019, led to policy changes, internal investigations, and firings at several of the departments.
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The new ‘stop and frisk’? Chicago police make millions of traffic stops while searching for guns
Chicago police pulled over hundreds of thousands more drivers than they previously reported, but found guns in fewer than 1 out of every 150 stops, according to a new data analysis.
Illinois AG investigating Chicago police over handling of U visas
The probe by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul follows Injustice Watch’s investigation into the Chicago Police Department’s denial of hundreds of U visa certification requests from undocumented crime victims.
Alderpeople call for hearings on Chicago police U visa certification program following Injustice Watch investigation
The investigation revealed that Chicago police denied more U visa certification requests than other large cities, and some of the denials contradicted state and federal guidelines.
Chicago police are arresting thousands more Black drivers after traffic stops than they report to state regulators
An analysis by Block Club Chicago and Injustice Watch found thousands of missing traffic stops that ended in gun-possession arrests in data Chicago police are required to report to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Exonerated man files $100M lawsuit against Chicago and police detectives
While still in prison fighting another murder conviction, James Allen is seeking compensation for his wrongful imprisonment for a 1984 killing.
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