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Was Fred Hampton involved with any court cases?
The families of Hampton and Clark filed a US$47.7 million civil suit against the city, state, and federal governments.
What was the result of that suit?
More than a decade after the case had been filed, the suit was finally settled for $1.85 Million.
Why did it take over a decade?
Judge Perry dismissed the case.
The Plaintiffs appealed and the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed, ordering the case to be retried.
What political impacts did he have?
empowering the most oppressed sector of Chicago's Black community, bringing people into political life through participation in their own freedom fighting organization.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
commemorating December 4, 2004, as "Fred Hampton Day in Chicago".

Question: Why was he given his own day?
Self-contained rewrite: Why was Fred Hampton given his own day in Chicago?