Experts debate whether computerized risk-assessment will mitigate or exacerbate alleged racial and class biases among Cook County judges.
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DOJ’s new stance on bail bonds won’t help poor inmates in Cook County Jail
Illinois law already prohibits fixed bail, and the poor are disproportionately jailed anyway.
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Is state’s attorney Anita Alvarez protecting public safety—or an obstacle to justice?
The race to be Cook County’s top prosecutor gets under way with questions about fairness and incarceration.
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The latest Cook County Jail fight
Officials continue to battle over who’s getting locked up in Cook County.
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Chief judge: Court problems could be solved if other officials understood civics the way I do
The bail and jail system may be a mess, but at least Timothy Evans understands the separation of powers.
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In bond court, it’s better to be lucky than good
In bond court, it’s better to be lucky than good.
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Do we have the right people locked up?
How a medieval court system is costing you money—and compromising safety