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The mission of ISBA Criminal Justice Section
- to work for a system of criminal justice that fairly protects the accused, the accuser, and the public in general;
- to seek or oppose change, as considered appropriate, by legislative activity, recommendations on court rules and recommendations to agencies; and
- to educate and inform lawyers and the general public through newsletters, seminars and other appropriate channels of communication.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — April 2026
- A Proposed Resentencing Process for Older Persons in Illinois Prisons
- Health Care Fraud, Public Corruption in Focus in First Six Months of U.S. Attorney’s Service in Northern District of Illinois
- State Prosecutions of ICE Agents
- When Is the Warrantless Seizure of Electronics Allowed?
- Proportionate Penalties Challenges Better Served on Postconviction
Recent Related Cases
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Motion to Suppress | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Minnis, 2026 IL App (1st) 232494 (May 8, 2026) 5th Div./Cook Co. (ODEN JOHNSON) Affirmed. -
Post-Conviction Hearing Act | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Smith, 2026 IL App (1st) 232404 (May 7, 2026) 4th Div./Cook Co. (QUISH) Affirmed. -
Fourth Amendment | N.D. Ill., Eastern Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Blocker, No. 25-1536 (May 5, 2026) (EASTERBROOK) Affirmed. -
Evidence | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Criminal
People v. Lanigan, 2026 IL App (1st) 230538 (May 1, 2026) 5th Div./Cook Co. (ODEN JOHNSON) Affirmed. -
Controlled Substances Act | C.D. Ill.
Federal 7th Circuit / Criminal
U.S. v. Wooden, No. 24-2702 (April 30, 2026) (BRENNAN) Affirmed.
Upcoming CLE
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May 15Online
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May 19Online
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June 3Online
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June 16Online
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June 17Online
Tools and Resources
- Criminal Justice discussion group is available to section members via the Criminal Justice community in ISBA Central
- The Criminal Justice Section directory is available to all ISBA members
- Useful links