Antonio Romanucci

Two US civil rights lawyers state that Trump's policies have forced them to seek justice internationally as US courts become less effective. They highlight concerns over government attacks on protesters, journalists, and legal professionals challenging the administration.

A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy, Sean Grayson, was denied an early medical release from prison for killing Sonya Massey during a 911 call about a prowler. Grayson, diagnosed with advanced colon cancer, had argued for release citing his health, but the Illinois Prisoner Review Board rejected the request, calling it a 'miscarriage of justice.'

Elk Grove Village will pay $10.5 million to the family of Jack Murray, a man fatally shot by police officers in 2023 while in emotional distress. The settlement was approved despite mayor Craig Johnson's objections, with the payment sourced from insurance providers, and follows a wrongful-death lawsuit alleging negligence by officers.

Minnesota residents with loved ones killed by police condemned the state Republican Party for holding a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, who is in federal prison for George Floyd's murder. Valerie Castile, mother of Philando Castile, criticized the gesture as hurtful, while the GOP stated the action was spontaneous and not part of their official program. Racial justice groups and officials, including Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, denounced the moment as disrespectful to Floyd and his family.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss reparations for Black Chicagoans, aligning with the pope's recent apology for slavery. Johnson's 'Repair Chicago' initiative aims to gather experiences of historical harms through community engagement.

Pope Leo XIV met with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and a delegation including George Floyd family lawyer Antonio Romanucci at the Vatican. Johnson presented gifts from Chicago, including a Cubs hat which Pope Leo declined to wear, and extended an invitation for the Pope to officiate a Holy Mass in Grant Park in 2027. The delegation included political and community leaders, and Johnson highlighted a 1979 papal visit to Chicago.

Pope Leo XIV met with Chicago's mayor Brandon Johnson and George Floyd family lawyer Antonio Romanucci during a Vatican visit. Johnson presented Pope Leo with Chicago-themed gifts, including a Cubs hat the Pope declined to wear, and invited him to officiate a Holy Mass in Grant Park. The delegation included city leaders, the Chicago Teachers Union president, and advocates for immigration reform.