Category Archives: Weekly Round-Up

We hope everyone is enjoying this very mild winter weather! Here is some of what we read this week.  Immigration Sen. Shumer (D-NY) has sent a letter to DHS and ICE, urging that some immigrants be given a temporary “deferred action” legal status which would allow them to work while the deportati...

What We Read, January 16-20 2012  Criminal Justice: A Chicago Reporter investigation reveals that a strategy to crack down on gun crimes is disproportionately affecting 15-16 year olds.   Cook County Board President Preckwinkle announced that the Judicial Advisory Council will conduct...

What We Read, January 2-6, 2012 Happy new year, everyone!   Judicial Elections and Judiciary Reform: Super PACS are already having a significant effect on the 2012 elections, according to the LA Times.    Community Justice: President Obama has appointed Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer...

What We Read, December 5-9, 2011 Criminal Justice Court Reform: Alternative Behavior Treatment Centers (ABTC) and Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC) are holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a transitional living facility for juveniles today (December 9). The Chicago Justice Pro...