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

    Due Process  |  4th Dist.
    Trevino v. Baldwin, 2020 IL App (4th) 180682 (July 30, 2020) Sangamon Co. (KNECHT) Affirmed.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

    Prisoners  |  3d Dist.
    Kucinsky v. Pfister, 2020 IL App (3d) 170719 (July 29, 2020) Will Co. (CARTER) Affirmed in part and reversed in part; remanded.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

    Condominiums  |  1st Dist.
    Thai v. Triumvera 600 Naples Court Condominium Association, 2020 IL App (1st) 192408 (June 25, 2020) Cook Co., 4th Div. (REYES) Reversed and remanded.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

    FOID Card Act  |  3d Dist.
    Brown v. Illinois State Police, 2020 IL App (3d) 180409 (April 30, 2020) Putnam Co. (CARTER) Reversed.

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