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Legal battle intensifies over appointing special prosecutor for alleged ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses
The legal fight over the demand for a special prosecutor to investigate immigration agents’ alleged abuses during “Operation Midway Blitz”...
Supreme Court skeptical of allowing states to count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The case is separate from one involving U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois.
Companies could be on the hook for work-related activities before and after shifts start, court rules
Two former Amazon employees sued the company, arguing they should be compensated for time spent on health screenings during the...
Lawyers say D.C. court’s decision striking down large-capacity magazine ban should be applied to Illinois
Recent decision by a local Washington, D.C., court is being cited as precedent in a case challenging Illinois’ assault weapons...
Madison County judge finds name in Epstein files because of legal representation
As an associate at an Edwardsville law firm, Andrew Carruthers represented Epstein in a 2013 debt collection matter
Charges dismissed for 2 of ‘Broadview 6’ ICE facility protesters
Lawyers seek evidence showing 'improper influence’ by Trump over ‘political’ prosecutions
Illinois Supreme Court weighs challenge to state gun restriction
Illinois high court hears challenge to state law prohibiting nonviolent felons from possessing firearms.
Feds accuse former Carlyle police chief of wire fraud, theft
The indictment alleges that Pingsterhaus took more than $100,000 from the city and the Carlyle Fire Protection District.
Former DOJ attorneys intervene in lawsuit seeking sensitive Illinois voter registration data
Illinois is among 29 states and Washington, D.C., that are being sued for access to sensitive voter information.
Illinois lawmakers call for governor-appointed Epstein investigatory commission
Lawmakers hope the commission will fill a void left at the federal level.
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