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PRESS RELEASE: Federal Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order, Reining in Federal Agents’ Use of Violence, and Protecting First Amendment Rights of Protesters, Clergy, and Press
Today, in a major victory for the First Amendment, U.S. District Judge Sara L. Ellis entered a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), preventing federal officers from using unlawful tactics against peaceful protesters, members of the clergy, and journalists reporting the news throughout the Chicago area. “Individuals are allowed to protest,” Judge Ellis said in issuing the
Federal Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order, Reining in Federal Agents’ Use of Violence, and Protecting First Amendment Rights of Protesters, Clergy, and Press
Today, in a major victory for the First Amendment, U.S. District Judge Sara L. Ellis entered a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), preventing federal officers from using unlawful tactics against peaceful protesters, members of the clergy, and journalists reporting the news throughout the Chicago area. “Individuals are allowed to protest,” Judge Ellis said in issuing the
PRESS RELEASE: Protesters and Members of the Press Challenge First Amendment Violations by Federal Forces at ICE Facility in Broadview, Illinois
Attorneys for the plaintiffs are petitioning a federal court for an emergency order to stop the government’s illegal and brutal suppression of First Amendment rights. CHICAGO — During the summer of 2025, the Trump Administration has deployed federal forces to cities across the United States with announced missions to deter crime and enforce immigration laws.
$90 Million Global Settlement of 176 Lawsuits Against Disgraced CPD Officer Ronald Watts
Unprecedented global settlement is “a historic moment that reflects our commitment to accountability and healing,” says Chicago Mayor. CHICAGO — The Chicago City Council voted unanimously to authorize a $90 million settlement in 176 police misconduct and wrongful conviction lawsuits, all tied to disgraced former police sergeant Ronald Watts and his crew. This unprecedented global
PRESS RELEASE: Chicago City Council Approves $90 Million Settlement of 176 Lawsuits Against Disgraced CPD Officer Ronald Watts
Unprecedented global settlement is “a historic moment that reflects our commitment to accountability and healing,” says Chicago Mayor. CHICAGO — Today, the Chicago City Council voted to authorize a $90 million settlement in 176 police misconduct and wrongful conviction lawsuits, all tied to disgraced former police sergeant Ronald Watts and his crew. This unprecedented global
PRESS STATEMENT: On Chicago’s Global Settlement of Remaining Lawsuits Against Disgraced CPD Sgt. Ronald Watts
Today, the City of Chicago announced that it has reached a $90 million global settlement, subject to City Council approval, in 176 remaining police misconduct lawsuits connected to disgraced Chicago Police Department Sergeant Ronald Watts. The plaintiffs in these cases are represented by the civil rights law firm of Loevy + Loevy and the Law
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