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Human Rights

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Section ProspectusThe Human Rights Section Council:

  • educates the people of Illinois about their human rights and the human rights of others;
  • informs the people of Illinois about the impact on such rights by existing or proposed laws, and the policies and actions of governments or other actors;
  • assists the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) membership in understanding and protecting the human rights of their clients; 
  • encourages solidarity between the Illinois bar and all members of the national and international legal profession as a means of strengthening human rights and the rule of law;
  • advises the ISBA on issues related to human rights; and
  • promotes the legal recognition and protection of human rights.

 

Recent Related Cases

Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Involuntary Administration of Medication  |  5th Dist.

re Christopher C., 2018 IL App (5th) 150301 (November 16, 2018) Randolph Co. (BARBERIS) Reversed.

Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Condominiums  |  1st Dist.

Porada v. Lavelle, 2018 IL App (1st) 171818 (November 9, 2018) Cook Co., 6th Div. (CUNNINGHAM) Affirmed in part and vacated in part.

Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

Human Rights Act  |  3d Dist.

Titus v. Alaeddin, 2018 IL App (3d) 170400 (October 25, 2018) Will Co. (O'BRIEN) Affirmed.

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