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Sen. Durbin says regret over a past vote inspired his advocacy for criminal justice reform
The Senate’s No. 2 Democrat says that each member of Congress should be required to visit a prison at least once every two years.
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Lawmakers, activists navigate new path beyond punishment through restorative justice
Political pressures often complicate the issue, as policymakers facing reelection may hesitate to back legislation that voters could perceive as “soft…
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Burge torture survivor says police abuse was ‘never just one bad actor’
Decades of misconduct allegations and public skepticism have driven recurring reforms to Chicago’s police accountability system.
What shapes a judge? Voices from the bench on diversity, representation
State courts often disclose less demographic information than federal courts, making it harder to assess composition of judiciary, prompting concerns…
Women continue to carry the scars of incarceration beyond prison walls
Frequently overlooked in criminal justice discussions, they have become one of the fastest-growing populations in the U.S. correctional system.

December 2025

Citizenship process hitting roadblocks as ICE crackdowns under Trump intensify
Immigration policies lengthen wait times for naturalization and create climate of fear
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As veterans courts expand, nonprofits step in to bridge service gaps
Manuel Gomez, a Navy veteran, told Medill Trial Monitors in October that 78% of justice-involved veteran women have reported experiencing sexual assault…
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The formerly incarcerated turn to services to navigate reentry barriers
StreetWise, a grassroots journalism outlet, provides income and a community for roughly 125 vendors with lived experience of homelessness, poverty and…
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Problem-solving courts offer jail-free paths for justice-impacted veterans
Judge Michael Hood presents the Alma Roque award to Michael Wronkowski, a woodworker and retired deputy sheriff, during the Nov.
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Restoring hope for justice-involved veterans
The University of Chicago’s Office for Military-Affiliated Communities, also known as OMAC, partners with Cook County Jail through its Veterans…
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June 2025

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