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Chicago Appleseed promotes social justice and government effectiveness by identifying injustice in our community, investigating its causes and finding effective solutions.
Change does not happen by simply making recommendations - we believe that we must actively work to create change.
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07.21.10 Immigration Court FOIA Reform
To mount a proper defense, immigration court defendants need access to government files regarding their case. The government, however, needlessly delays releasing these files, with devastating consequences such as inadequate defense preparation and prolonged detention away from family. Click here to learn more about this inexcusable bureaucratic process, and Chicago Appleseed's mission to stop it.
07.21.10 Proposal for Judicial Campaign Contribution Disclosure
In order to maintain the highest ethical standards in Illinois's system of electing judges, it's crucial that citizens know where judges' campaign contributions come from. Click here to join Chicago Appleseed's call for an open, transparent, and government-maintained posting of all judicial campaign contributions now.
06.30.10 Progress through partnership
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