Posts by Legal Council
Perspective From a Young Black Woman: Being Black in America
What being Black in America means to a young Black woman.
Read MoreLegal Council Calls on CPS to Remove Police from Schools
Legal Council joins others across the city in calling for the removal of police from Chicago Public Schools.
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Bry Moore
Today’s Spotlight features Bry Moore, an AmeriCorps VISTA working with our homeless advocates. Blogs in this series may be edited for clarity.
Read MoreIllinois Amends School Code, Improves Rights for Special Education Students
Gov. Pritzker signed into law an amendment to the School Code that would enhance the rights and involvement of parents in special education decisions for their children.
Read MoreSupreme Court Issues Historic Decision on LGBTQ Employment Discrimination
Legal Council applauds the Supreme Court for its decision that federal anti-discrimination law protects LGBTQ+ people in the workplace.
Read MoreHHS Cuts Healthcare Anti-Discrimination Protections During Pandemic
The Trump Administration removes healthcare protections at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreLetter to CPS & Chicago Mayor: Feed Chicago Kids
Legal Council urges Chicago officials to reopen meal sites across the city.
Read MoreSTATEMENT: “Being Black in America shouldn’t be bad for your health”
Racism is this country’s biggest public health threat.
Read MoreCoalition’s Challenge Against Federal Government’s Public Charge Rule Continues in Illinois
Court allows claim that the public charge rule intentionally discriminates against Latinx and nonwhite immigrants to move forward in our lawsuit.
Read MoreGuest Blog | What is the Affordable Care Act’s role in a health crisis?
As COVID-19 continues to spread, what role does the ACA play in dealing with the crisis and the aftermath?
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