Downstate judge rules Pritzker’s COVID-19-related orders are void Downstate judge rules Pritzker’s COVID-19-related orders are void Thursday, July 2, 2020 All of Gov. JB Pritzker’s executive orders since April 8 pertaining to the novel coronavirus pandemic are void because he exceeded his authority when he used his emergency powers for more than 30 days, a Clay County judge ruled Thursday.
Raoul asks federal judge to force recognition of Equal Rights Amendment’s ratification Raoul asks federal judge to force recognition of Equal Rights Amendment’s ratification Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Illinois’ top lawyer wants a U.S. court to compel a federal official to formally acknowledge the Equal Rights Amendment received enough state support to be added to the U.S. Constitution – a largely procedural step that has thus far blocked the amendment from ratification.
AG: Gathering restrictions regulate Illinoisans’ conduct, not speech AG: Gathering restrictions regulate Illinoisans’ conduct, not speech Thursday, June 25, 2020 State regulation of the number of people allowed at gatherings does not violate Illinoisans’ First Amendment rights, the attorney general’s office argued in a court document. Read more
Anti-abortion group sues to hold large gatherings Anti-abortion group sues to hold large gatherings Wednesday, June 24, 2020 An Illinois anti-abortion nonprofit filed a federal lawsuit challenging Gov. JB Pritzker’s social gathering restrictions, arguing it should be excluded from caps on attendees to charity,... Read more
GOP state senate candidate seeks looser ballot access requirements GOP state senate candidate seeks looser ballot access requirements Wednesday, June 24, 2020 A central Illinois Republican state senate candidate who does not have enough valid signatures to qualify for the November ballot asked a federal judge Tuesday to also apply loosened election... Read more
Perspectives on Progress: Robinson says Illinoisans must address systemic racism together Perspectives on Progress: Robinson says Illinoisans must address systemic racism together Tuesday, June 23, 2020 The social movement sparked by George Floyd’s death is one Illinoisans must harness together, Chicago Rep. Lamont Robinson Jr., said. Read more
No further changes to ballot access for third-party candidates, federal court rules No further changes to ballot access for third-party candidates, federal court rules Monday, June 22, 2020 A federal court has denied the Illinois State Board of Elections’ request to suspend enforcement of looser ballot access requirements for third-party candidates in the November election. Read more
Illinois elections board asks judge to suspend revised ballot access rules Illinois elections board asks judge to suspend revised ballot access rules Friday, June 19, 2020 The Illinois State Board of Elections asked a federal appeals court to suspend a lower judge’s order amending ballot access requirements for third-party candidates this election cycle. Read more