Congresswoman Robin Kelly (Source: house.gov) Washington, DC –(ENEWPF)–January 13, 2017. Congresswoman Robin Kelly today released this statement concerning the Department of Justice’s report on the Chicago Police Department: “Today’s report is deeply concerning. It is clear that more reforms are needed and needed immediately. We all agree that law enforcement[Read More…]
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ACLU Statement on Release of Department of Justice Findings on Chicago Police Department
ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. The following is the statement of ACLU of Illinois Police Practice Project Director Karen Sheley regarding the release of the Department of Justice findings on the Chicago Police Department: The report issued today by the U. S. Department of Justice confirms what many residents of Chicago have[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Convicted Sex Offender Ruled Sexually Violent
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that a McLean County judge has found that a registered sex offender is a Sexually Violent Person (SVP) following a two-day trial. McLean County Circuit Court Judge Paul Lawrence ruled that Anthony Sullivan, 23, of[Read More…]
Freezing Rain in Illinois Could Make Roads Slick this Weekend
Expect longer travel times and potentially hazardous travel conditions SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is alerting motorists that travel may be impacted by freezing rain and sleet today through Sunday. The National Weather Service is expecting ice to accumulate in many areas of Illinois, particularly[Read More…]
Chicago Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression: Movement for Community Control and the DOJ Report on Chicago Police
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. We at the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, alongside family members of victims of police murder, torture and abuse, originally made an urgent request for US Department of Justice intervention in Chicago in August of 2014. We submitted a letter documenting unresolved complaints of CPD’s[Read More…]
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Remarks at Press Conference on Investigation into Chicago Police Department
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017 Good morning, and thank you all for being here. I am joined by Vanita Gupta, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division; Zach Fardon, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois; Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel; and Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie[Read More…]
Justice Department Announces Findings of Investigation into Chicago Police Department
Justice Department Finds a Pattern of Civil Rights Violations by the Chicago Police Department Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. The Justice Department announced today that it has found reasonable cause to believe that the Chicago Police Department (CPD) engages in a pattern or practice of using force, including deadly force, in[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq, January 13, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)—January 13, 2017. On Jan. 12, Coalition military forces conducted 32 strikes against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 17 strikes using attack, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted 15 strikes coordinated with and[Read More…]
New York Governor Cuomo to Propose Clarifications to NY State Law Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo New Proposal Expected to Address “Public View” Loophole Advocates Hope Renewed Commitment to Decriminalization Will Result in the End of Marijuana Arrest Crusade ALBANY—(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. Yesterday, Governor Cuomo announced his renewed commitment to decriminalizing marijuana possession in his State of the State Book; which outlines[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell, Tribal Leaders Mark Enactment of Four Additional Water Rights Settlements for Indian Country
Photo Source: doi.gov Administration Efforts on 12 Indian Water Rights Settlements Total $3 Billion WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2017. As part of President Obama’s historic commitment to empowering tribal nations, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Interior Deputy Secretary Michael L. Connor today joined tribal leaders to celebrate four[Read More…]
