Justin Slaughter — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Policy Director at Paradigm
Served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 27th district
Chief sponsor of the SAFE-T Act, which created new police decertification standards and eliminated cash bail
Advocated for criminal justice reform
Holds a master's degree in public policy and administration from Northwestern University
Graduated with a degree in political science from the University of Chicago

Biography

Justin Slaughter is an American politician and policy director. He currently serves as Policy Director at Paradigm. Prior to this role, Slaughter was a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 27th district. During his tenure, he was a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform.

Slaughter was a chief sponsor of the SAFE-T Act, which became state law in 2021.