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The history of the “right to remain silent”

One of the most popular sayings in the American crime drama is the police reciting the Miranda rights to a suspect. This starts out with the iconic, “You have the right to remain silent.” However, it is notable that Americans did not always have this right clearly spelled out for them. Specifically, what the right to be silent meant used to be far less clear. There were two major court cases that established our modern...

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How do money bonds disenfranchise the poor?

There are many things wrong with the criminal justice system in America, but few people give thought to how money bonds intensify the inequities within the system. For example, throughout the state of Illinois, there are many people currently sitting in jail only because they cannot afford the bond that the court system imposes upon them. Money bonds effectively turn the system into “guilty until proven innocent” for those without the means to pay, and...

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What does HB3443 mean for criminal justice reform in Illinois?

Police accountability has become a mainstream concern, prompting federal and state lawmakers to turn a critical eye to the use of force by law enforcement and its implications for the communities that police officers protect and serve. Residents all over the state are aware of historical inequalities in the use of force by law enforcement and how often the use of force seems inappropriate for the circumstances. To counter negative associations with law enforcement and...

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