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They argued in their motion that they each devote significant resources to registering their members to vote, and they fear the lawsuit could result in a ruling that undermines those efforts. #lawsuit #votingrights #labor

Trump credited the enforcement of federal immigration law for what he called “record low” crime numbers across the U.S. #chicagocrime #pritzker #trump

Campaign officials said the new office will serve as a hub for organizing, volunteer recruitment and voter outreach as the primary approaches. #campaign #office #politics

In announcing his candidacy, Adamczyk emphasized what he described as a service-oriented approach to politics, saying his involvement has been driven by consistency and community needs rather than personal political ambition. #bid #secretaryofstate

Sheehan argued that the commission is part of what he described as the governor’s ongoing attacks on law enforcement. #ice #commission

The event is being organized by Demi Palecek, a Democratic candidate for Illinois State Representative in the 13th District, who said the goal is to bridge the gap between online political engagement and on-the-ground organizing. #politics #progressiveinfluencers #event

“We both realized that the president’s order was a slap in the face to public servants who deserve to have their voices heard. It cut right at the fundamental right for workers to organize for fair wages and safe working conditions.” #vote #senate #workers

The Supreme Court last week blocked Trump from sending federalized National Guard troops to Illinois, which Pritzker called a check on executive overreach.  #supremecourt #ruling #nationalguard

The bill allows asylum seekers and people from countries with documented human-rights abuses to qualify, an expansion he calls a “backdoor” increase in taxpayer-funded coverage as border encounters rise and many asylum claims are denied. #medicaid #health

The proposed changes are intended to address gaps that lawmakers say have put communities, crime victims, and first responders at risk since the SAFE-T Act took effect. #letter #safe-t