Kelly to File Injunction on Thomson Prison Plan Closure

January 4, 2010 | Filed Under Chicago, Cook County, Elections, GOP, Illinois, Republicans, State Government, Warner Todd Huston |

From the William Kelly for Comptroller campaign:

GOP Candidate for Comptroller William J. Kelly Challenges Sufficiency of Sterling Public Hearing

On Monday morning, January 4, William J. Kelly and his attorneys Alison and Robert Motta of Motta & Motta Law Firm will file a petition for Writ of Mandamus and Injunctive Relief seeking to prevent the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability to move forward with any vote on the closure of Thomson Correctional Center until after a public hearing that complies with the Illinois State Facilities Closure Act occurs.

Kelly says that the public risks associated with the continued detention of war prisoners should not be forced upon the citizens of Illinois without sufficient public input and acceptance. “This plan presents an unacceptable risk for Illinois. We’ve been fighting a war to keep Al-Qaeda off our soil. Let’s keep it that way.” After filing, Kelly and his attorneys will be available for question and comment.

A COPY OF KELLY’S FILED WRIT OF MANDAMUS ON THE THOMSON PRISON CLOSURE PLAN WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO PRESS AFTER 10:15 AM TODAY.

On Tuesday, January 5th at noon, the hearing will take place in Judge Martin S. Agran’s courtroom. Kelly and his attorney will be available before and after the hearing for comment.

William J. Kelly is a Republican candidate for Comptroller in Illinois. For information, his website is at www.friendsofwilliamjkelly.com.

WHEN: Monday morning - Kelly Files Injunction on Monday

Hearing to take Place Tuesday at Noon

WHERE: Cook County Circuit Court
50 W. Washington Street,
Room 2102

Chicago, Illinois

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