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Slaughter Legislation Enhancing Criminal Justice Reform Signed into Law

Jul 7, 2021 | Slaughter

CHICAGO – Measures to improve compensation for victims of crime and strengthen and enhance the SAFE-T Act, Illinois’ comprehensive criminal justice reforms passed earlier this year, championed by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, were recently signed into law by...

Harper Highlights Cannabis Expungement Opportunities During National Expungement Week

Sep 25, 2019 | Harper

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting National Expungement Week by drawing attention to opportunities for local citizens to expunge arrest records under Illinois’ new law legalizing the adult-use of cannabis. “An arrest record or conviction can...

Slaughter-Backed Legislation to Expand Victim Address Confidentiality Now Law

Sep 19, 2019 | Slaughter

CHICAGO – Legislation supported by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, to expand protections for victims of sexual assault and stalking was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.“Survivors of sexual assault and stalking are often targeted for future...

Governor Signs Hernandez-Backed Measure to Support Victims of Sexual Assault

Sep 3, 2019 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, to eliminate the statute of limitations on sexual assault offenses was recently signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker.“In the wake of the Me Too movement, more and more victims of...

Didech Applauds New Laws Promoting LGBTQ+ Equality

Aug 14, 2019 | Didech

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is applauding two new landmark LGBTQ+ equality measures signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker last week.“Because of the efforts of Governor Pritzker and the General Assembly, Illinois continues to be at...

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