Because enforcement and compliance with this order is uncertain, we urge people accessing courthouses and surrounding areas in Cook County to still engage in their assessment of the the risks they face.

While the values of fairness and the rule of law are under threat, this order affirms our collective commitment to principles that are at the foundation of our justice system.

As Chief Judge Evans says in the order, “The fair administration of justice requires that courts remain open and accessible…to ensure individuals can fulfill legal duties without risking further legal jeopardy.”

Chief Judge Evans issued the order yesterday after a show of solidarity from a diverse group of stakeholders, including Ascend Justice and many of our partners in domestic violence and legal aid spaces, who all agree that people need to be able to come to court without fear.

We had some incredible speakers, including the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Mariyana Spyropoulos, and the support of more than 20 anti-gender-based violence organizations! We're still thinking about Nikki Patin's powerful closing poem. What an amazing day.

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Tell them we can build a better world for everyone by helping survivors thrive.

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Tell them that DV services in Chicago need stable funding to continue serving all the people who need help. Tell them how worried you are about the rise in DV fatalities, how you care about healthy relationships, how DV is a community-wide issue that affects people from all walks of life.

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They are afraid to come to court, or commute to work, leaving them without income. But together, we can support them through this and show them they are not alone.

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This month, we reiterate our commitment to fighting for the equal treatment and protection under the law for all people, especially when so many Hispanic and Latin American people face increasing racial profiling and unfair treatment in our justice system.

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