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Interacting with police

Information about your rights when you come into contact with police, including when police can stop, question, search, or arrest you and what to do if you believe your rights were violated.

Police stops and searches

Understand your rights when interacting with police during stops and searches.

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Your rights during a criminal investigation or arrest

Find answers to common questions about police investigations and arrests, including your rights and how to protect them.

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Pretrial release and detention

Illinois no longer uses cash bail. Instead, courts use a pretrial release system to decide whether someone stays in jail or is released before trial. Get answers to common questions about how pretrial release works.

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Filing a complaint against a police officer

Discover how to report police misconduct in Illinois, including which forms to file, where to submit them, and what to expect after your complaint.

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Rights of LGBTQIA+ people in Illinois

An overview of LGBTQIA+ rights in areas such as employment, housing, education, and family.

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Traffic violations and your immigration status

Discover how traffic violations can impact your immigration status. Understand how ICE handles different offenses and what may lead to detainment.

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Are locker or strip searches in public schools legal?

Information about the search of students and their property