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Hate Crimes Against Asian-Americans, and What You Can Do To Stop Them By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, October 2025 Learn more about the the 5 Ds of Bystander Intervention to deescalate a potential hate crime situation.
Case Note: In People v. Carter, the First District Appellate Court Determined That Before the Trial Court Concludes That No Less Restrictive Condition Short of Pretrial Detention Will Suffice, It Must Consider All Statutory Conditions That May Be Imposed By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Criminal Justice, September 2024 The First District Illinois Appellate Court case, People v. Carter, requires trial courts to consider every possible alternative to detention before imposing such an order.
Cook County Hospital: A Lesson in the History and Diversity of Chicago By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Diversity Leadership Council, June 2024 The Cook County Hospital Building was brought back to life as a hotel and includes an on-site museum that serves as a history lesson on medical care for the county's poor and disenfranchised.
Cook County Hospital: A Lesson in the History and Diversity of Chicago By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, April 2024 The Cook County Hospital Building was brought back to life as a hotel and includes an on-site museum that serves as a history lesson on medical care for the county's poor and disenfranchised.
Sikh Americans Banned From Serving in the Marines Get a Reprieve By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Diversity Leadership Council, June 2023 It took a recent federal court ruling to stop the U.S. Marine Corps practice of denying entry to Sikhs.
Sikh Americans Banned From Serving in the Marines Get a Reprieve By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Human and Civil Rights, May 2023 It took a recent federal court ruling to stop the U.S. Marine Corps practice of denying entry to Sikhs.
Chair’s Column By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, April 2023 A note from the chair.
Sikh Americans Banned From Serving in the Marines Get a Reprieve By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, April 2023 It took a recent federal court ruling to stop the U.S. Marine Corps practice of denying entry to Sikhs.
Illinois Supreme Court Implements New Rule Regarding Trial Exhibits By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Criminal Justice, December 2022 The recently-approved Illinois Supreme Court Rule 455 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2023.
Reflections From the REM Chair: An Immigrant Story By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, October 2022 A note from the chair.
Spotlight on Hon. Brenda Claudio: The First Hispanic Judge in Kankakee County By Geraldine D’Souza Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, May 2022 In 2021, Judge Brenda Claudio became Kankakee County's first Hispanic judge.
‘Public’ Hearings: People v. Radford and COVID Considerations By Geraldine D’Souza & Linda Watson Criminal Justice, December 2020 In People v. Radford, the Illinois Supreme Court held that the trial court did not violate the defendant’s Sixth Amendment rights to a public trial when it partially closed the courtroom during the jury selection process.
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The Story of Ricardo Santiago, a Local DACA Recipient and Law Student By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, September 2020 A look at the life of a local Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient.
Do All Americans Deserve Birthright Citizenship? By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, February 2020 A look at the history and future of birthright citizenship in the United States.
Case Note: People v. Encalado By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Criminal Justice, September 2019 In People v. Encalado, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed the appellate court and ruled in favor of the trial judge’s decision denying the defense request of the court to ask the potential jurors during voir dire whether the evidence they would hear about the defendant’s solicitation of prostitutes would keep them from being fair to either side. 
Spotlight: Appellate Justice Carl Anthony Walker By Judge Geraldine D’Souza Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, January 2019 A spotlight on Justice Carl Anthony Walker.
People v. Perkins and the right to pro se representation By Geraldine D’Souza Criminal Justice, June 2018 In People v. Perkins, the appellate court decided two distinct but very important issues. 
Immigrants (We get the job done) By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, February 2018 As members of the legal community we must let our voice be heard and make sure our country continues to be the land of opportunity and the melting pot that we cherish so dearly.
So you want to be a media star? What you can learn from the judges and lawyers who appear in the media By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, October 2016 Explaining legal issues and court proceedings to the public and having a public who is educated about the legal issues which the courts face every day can only lead to a better court system overall and more trust in the system as a whole.
Case notes By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza, Claudia E. Castro, & Ronald L. Lewis Criminal Justice, August 2016 Three recent cases of interest to criminal law practitioners.
Case note By Geraldine D’Souza Criminal Justice, December 2012 A summary of The People of the State of Illinois v. Terrell D. Geiger.
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