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Elizabeth Monkus

Coverage of Elizabeth Monkus in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 29 · 10:30 UTCMost recent: May 29 · 10:30 UTC
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Cook Countyplace1Steve Fanadyperson1Chicago Sun-Timesorganization1Chicago Appleseed for Fair Courtsorganization1Elizabeth Katzperson1University of Floridaorganization1child supporttopic1spousal supporttopic1indirect civil contempttopic1
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  • POLITICSMay 29 · 10:30 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMES
    Thousands have been jailed in Chicago for not paying child, spousal support, records show

    Over 2,500 people in Cook County have been jailed for failing to pay court-ordered child or spousal support, with most being men and some held for over 100 days. Legal advocates criticize the system for offering little support to those without lawyers, as civil contempt cases lack procedural protections found in criminal proceedings.