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The suit (Case # 2025-MR-263) challenges the unconstitutional process used to force through the state’s $55 billion budget package at midnight. #lawsuit

“Today’s decision is a devastating blow to health care access and reproductive freedom, particularly for low-income and rural communities who rely on Medicaid for lifesaving care. #ruling

“It’s not the role of judges to rebound policy considerations because they think missing court is more serious than the legislature does,” said Assistant Public Defender Rebecca Cohen. #court

Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said Illinois’ 14-day extension of Election Day thwarts federal law, violates the civil rights of voters and invites fraud. 

We have filed in support of this appeal, urging the Supreme Court to address uncertainty now looming over critical infrastructure projects, vital to Illinois’ economy,” said Pat Devaney, Secretary-Treasurer, IL AFL CIO. #apeal

Illinois enacted a ban on more than 170 semi-automatic firearms, certain capacities of magazines and attachments in January 2023. #gunban

Devices used to make guns fire more rapidly are also banned under the law. #gunban

Congressman Jackson underscored the historical context of systematic injustice that affirmative action aimed to rectify... #affirmativeaction

These include considerations of a student’s athletic talents and whether they are a child of a donor, alum or faculty member. Each of these categories mostly benefit White, affluent, well-connected students to the detriment of Asians and other racial and other ethnic groups, although the same fierce resistance to these policies has not materialized. #BlackChamber

Who sits on the Supreme Court may also decide the future of public safety in the State of Illinois, as a lawsuit regarding the constitutionality of the Governor’s so-called “SAFE-T Act” is making its way to the Court. #supremecourt