Know Your Rights: Immigration Resources for Attorneys

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Timothy A. Slating

The ISBA's Diversity Leadership Council and its International and Immigration Section Council recently partnered with the Resurrection Project’s Immigrant Justice Department to produce a webcast and resources providing information to attorneys who may witness immigrant detentions or may have clients who encounter Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during its current operations in the Chicago area.  This information is intended to provide a basic understanding of the rights of individuals in the community.

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A private investigator and former Springfield alderman is trying to get a man out of prison who was convicted and sentenced to life for murder in 1989.

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The McDonough County Voice

7th Circuit denies Madigan’s bid to stay out of prison while he appeals corruption conviction

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Capitol News Illinois

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WSIL

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Lake & McHenry County Scanner

Illinois, Texas National Guard troop mobilization to Chicago to begin 'immediately,' last 60 days: Pentagon

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Chicago Sun-Times

‘There’s no victory here’: Lawyer for driver involved in deadly YNOT crash speaks after investigation concludes

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WCIA

Disbarred Belleville attorney who stole from clients gets federal prison sentence

A Belleville attorney who admitted to stealing thousands from his clients has been sentenced to 7 ½ years in federal prison.

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Belleville News-Democrat

Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin will pay $30,000 to settle ethics cases

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Chicago Tribune