Roderick And Solange Macarthur Justice Center
Recent News About Roderick And Solange Macarthur Justice Center
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Lawsuit: Chicago cops' use of ShotSpotter leads to wrongful stops, searches, arrests; ShotSpotter disputes the claims
The lawsuit asks a federal judge to order the Chicago Police to stop using the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system to investigate suspected firearm incidents. ShotSpotter has issued a statement disputing the allegations raised in the lawsuit brought by progressive social justice organization the MacArthur Justice Center. -
Class action: Cook County court bonds too high, discriminatory; keep those awaiting trial in jail too long
A class action complaint leveled against Cook County has accused Sheriff Tom Dart and the county of imposing onerous bonds on people charged with crimes, essentially forcing them to remain detained pending a trial.