ACLU Backing Pritzker’s COVID-19 Vaccination Prioritization of Prisoners

The American Civil Liberties Union is backing Governor J.B. Pritzker’s choice to prioritize prisoners for COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of patients with high-risk conditions.  Jon Howard Association Executive Director Jen Vollen-Katz was among several advocates who signed a letter to Pritzker urging him to prioritize prisoners for vaccinations because of their communal living conditions.  The governor’s office denies any lobbying efforts influenced his decision to move prisoners up in line.