James Thompson

James Thompson was the longest serving Governor of Illinois, holding office from 1977-1991. He currently serves as the Senior Chairman of Chicago-based law firm Winston & Strawn. 

An Open Letter to President Obama: Close Guantánamo Bay

An Open Letter to President Obama: Close Guantánamo Bay An Open Letter to President Obama: Close Guantánamo Bay

Prominent lawyers from Obama's home state of Illinois urge the president to shutter the infamous, illegal prison. 

Feb 12, 2014 / Abner Mikva, James Thompson, and Scott Turow

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