Chicago City Council UNANIMOUSLY VOTES YES for Anti-Torture Resolution
On Wednesday January 18, 2012, the Chicago City Council unanimously passed a Resolution Against Torture, that was originally introduced by Alderman Joe Moore of the 49th ward in November 2011. The Illinois Coalition Against Torture collected over 3,500 signatures from Chicago, across the U.S., and around the world in support of this Resolution. Chicago is the first city in the United States to officially oppose all forms of torture.
This Resolution requires that Mayor Emmanuel and the Chicago City Council stand firm against all forms of torture and inhumane treatment. It requests that Chicago officials publically declare their support for survivors of torture and hold all perpetrators of torture accountable.
The Resolution further requires that Mayor Emmanuel and the City Council of the City of Chicago affirm that all prisoners under city, state or federal government control, both domestically and internationally, must have their human rights respected, including the right to be free from torture.
The Illinois Coalition Against Torture formed in December 2009 to oppose torture in the City of Chicago, throughout the State of Illinois, and by the U.S government.
