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NEW: Future Justice Lawyers of Chicago Students’ Reports on the Criminal System, Immigration, and Healthcare in Jails & Prisons — Available Now!

Chicago Appleseed is thrilled to announce that the Future Justice Lawyers of Chicago (FJLOC) students' reports on the criminal system, immigration, and healthcare in prisons are available now! Focus on Parole Focus on Reentry and Rehabilitation The Role of the Prosecutor in Bringing About...

Save the Date—Monday, November 10: Cultivating Seeds of Change

From policy to practice, we’re planting the seeds that transform courts, communities, and culture. Join Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts and the Chicago Council of Lawyers for our annual fall fundraiser on Monday, November 10 at 6:00 pm at the Ivy Room (12 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611) to ce...

VICTORY: The FAIR Act Passes, Office of State Public Defender Will Be Established

On May 31, 2025, the Funded Advocacy & Independent Representation (FAIR) Act was passed by both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly. The FAIR Act requires Illinois to establish an Office of the State Public Defender; Illinois will join 45 states in our nation in creating a public oversight...

Thank you for supporting our Pro Bono Spotlight!

Every year, our Collaboration for Justice of Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts and the Chicago Council of Lawyers hosts a Pro Bono Spotlight event. This year, we featured two two virtual events to celebrate and recognize the incredible work our volunteers, staff, and community partners. If yo...

Statement in Solidarity with Our Neighbors Demanding Justice for Adam Toledo

Published: April 16, 2021 On March 29, 2021, 13-year-old Adam Toledo was shot and killed by a Chicago Police Department (CPD) 10th District Tactical Officer. There is no justification for the death of a child -- no “Justice for Adam” -- especially at the hands of the state, but yesterday’s re...

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