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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


David A. Marin, a director of enforcement and removal operations with Immigration and Customs, in Bell Gardens, Calif., on March 16, 2020. Illinois civil rights organizations have pushed Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release detainees at risk for complications from COVID-19.

Organizations fight to release immigrants facing COVID-19 risks in detention centers

May 27, 2020

As crowded conditions and personal protective equipment shortages threaten immigrants held in detention centers, Illinois legal groups and local advocates are pressing for their release. Over 1,300...

The Center for Awareness, Response and Education.Panelists from the Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health and the Chicago Abortion Fund discuss their work increasing access to abortion services.

SHAPE hosts abortion rights organizations, panelists discuss access

March 6, 2020

Representatives from Chicago Abortion Fund and Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health gathered Thursday for a panel on sexual and reproductive health and legislation. Northwestern’s Sexual Health...

A sign at the 2018 Chicago Women’s March. In response to Trump’s new immigration policies, Evanston residents gathered on Monday to discuss how to support immigrants.

Evanston residents receive training about resources to support immigrants

January 30, 2018

Evanston residents and members of faith-based organizations received training on Monday about how to support immigrants who are vulnerable to deportation. The Beth Emet Social Action Committee, Evanston...

David Cole, the national legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union, speaks at an event in Cahn Auditorium. He argued that individuals outside the formal scope of government have the responsibility to fight for the protection of civil liberties.

ACLU director discusses state of civil liberties under Trump administration

October 25, 2017

The national legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union said the responsibility of advocating for civil liberties falls on everyone, not just public officials, at an event Tuesday. David Cole’s...

Ald. Delores Holmes (5th) attends a Human Services Committee meeting on Monday. Committee members reviewed a proposal for the parameters of a “Citizen Complaint Working Group” and will pass it along to City Council.

Human Services Committee advances plan for citizen oversight of police

May 2, 2017

A proposal for the parameters of a “Citizen Complaint Working Group” was reviewed by members of the Human Services Committee on Monday and passed along to City Council for further deliberation. Members...

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