Wrongful Conviction Resources for Illinois
Innocence Project of Illinois
www.innocenceproject.orgThe Innocence Project works to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals nationwide, including those in Illinois, through DNA testing and legal advocacy.
Illinois Innocence Project
www.innocenceproject.org/illinoisThe Illinois Innocence Project focuses on identifying and exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals in Illinois through investigations and legal support.
The University of Chicago - Exoneration Project
www.law.uchicago.eduThe Exoneration Project at the University of Chicago Law School works to free innocent individuals wrongfully convicted in Illinois.
Illinois Attorney General's Office - Conviction Integrity Unit
www.illinoisattorneygeneral.govThe Conviction Integrity Unit of the Illinois Attorney General's Office works to review and investigate claims of wrongful convictions in the state.
Illinois Innocence Project - University of Illinois Springfield
www.uis.edu/illinoisinnocenceprojectThe Illinois Innocence Project at the University of Illinois Springfield works to exonerate innocent individuals in Illinois through investigative work and legal aid.
The Exoneration Project
www.exonerationproject.orgWe fight to free the wrongfully convicted, exonerate the innocent, and bring justice to the justice system. The Exoneration Project (EP) has provided free legal services to fight for the wrongfully convicted.
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
www.nacdl.orgThe NACDL advocates for reform in the criminal justice system, including wrongful convictions, and provides resources for legal professionals in Illinois.
ACLU of Illinois
www.aclu-il.orgThe ACLU of Illinois works on various civil liberties issues, including fighting for wrongful conviction reform and offering legal support for those wrongfully convicted in Illinois.
Chicago Tribune - Wrongful Conviction Stories
www.chicagotribune.comThe Chicago Tribune provides investigative journalism on wrongful convictions in Illinois, highlighting individual cases and ongoing reform efforts.
The National Conference of State Legislatures
www.ncsl.org/The National Conference of State Legislatures, created by state legislators and legislative staff in 1975, serves America’s 50 states, commonwealths, territories and the District of Columbia.