Law-abiding citizens are paying the price in dwindling faith in our institutions as the broken justice system in Chicago is failing at its most essential job: holding violent offenders accountable.

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A fair and equitable criminal justice system is critical for a healthy democracy. The Brennan Center champions evidence-based ...

A new study shows Chicago’s crime decline is part of a national trend that’s driving murders, carjackings and sexual assaults below pre-pandemic levels. The report from the Council on Criminal Justice ...