The legal battle that started in 1969 over Chicago patronage hiring is ending. Attorney Michael Shakman filed a motion to stop the federal hiring oversight because he says the city has reached "substantial compliance" with safeguards. We’ll talk to the man behind the so-called “Shakman Decree” and hear why he thinks the city no longer needs a hiring watchdog.
Related Links:
- Chicago Tonight: Shakman's Original Appearance on Chicago Tonight
Read the lawsuits and orders associated with the Shakman Decree:
- 1972 Consent Decree
- 1983 Consent Decree
- Shakman's Application to Hold Defendants in Contempt of Court
- Shakman 7th Court Opinion
- Court Order Appointing Shakman Monitor
- First Report of Shakman Monitior
- Shakman Court Order 2/7/06
- Shakman Court Order 4/29/2011
--Timeline by Kristen Thometz