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8% of defendants in Chicago’s electronic monitoring program are missing

8% of defendants in Chicago's electronic monitoring program are missing

Concerns Grow Over Missing Defendants in Chicago’s Monitoring Program Recent updates from the Cook County Chief Judge’s Office reveal that around 246 out of the 3,048 criminal defendants in Chicago’s electronic monitoring program are unaccounted for. This situation is troubling, particularly given the serious nature of many of the charges these individuals face. Those in […]

Trump gives clemency to defendants from January 6, a crypto CEO, and George Santos.

Trump gives clemency to defendants from January 6, a crypto CEO, and George Santos.

In 2025, President Donald Trump granted pardons to numerous individuals he views as victims of an unjust legal system. Some of these pardons were tied to his interest in cryptocurrencies or reflected his frustrations with the 2020 election, while others stemmed from casual conversations—like those during a game of golf. Both Republican and Democratic presidents […]

Judge mandates refunds for pardoned Jan. 6 defendants and other significant news

Judge mandates refunds for pardoned Jan. 6 defendants and other significant news

New Details on Judicial Developments and Political Clashes On March 13, 2023, Judge James Boasberg has been appointed as the Chief Judge-Elect of the U.S. District Court in Washington, DC. Starting his seven-year term on March 17, he will be in charge of overseeing secret grand jury proceedings, particularly those linked to ongoing investigations by […]

Judge Boasberg changes his decision on Jan. 6 defendants who received Trump’s pardon

Judge Boasberg changes his decision on Jan. 6 defendants who received Trump's pardon

Pardons for January 6 Defendants: A New Ruling On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued a surprising order directing that President Trump pardon two defendants involved in the January 6 events. This decision marks a shift from just a few months ago when Boasberg declined their request for repayment. In his memorandum, Boasberg elaborated […]

Likely Courts Will Rule Defendants Get Due Process Before Deportation

Senator Randpole (R-KY) said on Sunday “Facing the People” of CBS that the court believes defendants should take legitimate procedures before deportation. Host Margaret Brennan said, “There are legal questions about using these authorities to send detainees without giving them to court. I have questions about how they are being handled with regard to these […]