Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul calls Trump's federal funding freeze unconstitutional
Raoul and five other Democratic attorneys general claim the White House's freeze on federal assistance programs is unconstitutional.
Illinois joins multi-state lawsuit against Trump's funding freeze
Illinois lawmakers are happy a federal judge halted President Trump's federal funding freeze Tuesday, but they aren't relying on the temporary injunction. Why it matters: State lawmakers are worried that the freeze could have lasting damage to residents who rely on Medicaid and other public services.
Trump administration’s surprise federal funding freeze sows havoc across Illinois before being blocked by federal judge
The Trump administration’s surprise federal funding freeze spurred discord and pushback in Illinois even as a judge temporarily blocked the effort.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses latest actions by Trump Administration
Illinois Attorney General Raoul discusses how the Trump administration is impacting Illinois, including on immigration and a federal funding freeze.
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul sues to stop President Trump's birthright citizenship order
"The language in the 14th Amendment is clear and unambiguous. If you are born in this country, you are a citizen of this country," Raoul said of President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship.
Illinois AG Kwame Raoul challenging Trump's federal funding freeze
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Tuesday said the Trump administration's move to freeze funding for federal assistance programs is an unconstitutional violation of the separation of powers between the White House and Congress.
Trump's federal funding freeze on hold — as ‘chaos, confusion and fear’ grip Chicago
A federal judge temporarily halted President Donald Trump's move to freeze all federal grants pending an analysis to root out "wokeness" in federal spending.
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Donald Trump White House Rescinds Memo Freezing Federal Grants After Confusion, Lawsuits
Illinois was one of 22 Democratic-led states that filed suit Tuesday asking a federal court to block the sudden pause on ...
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Illinois lawmakers revive push to create prescription drug affordability board
Legislators and medical policy advocates revealed the proposal at a press conference Wednesday at the capitol in Springfield.
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Attorney General Raoul Cautions Donors To Be Wary Of Scams Tied To California Wildfire Relief Efforts
CHICAGO - In the wake of widespread devastation and loss of life caused by wildfires in Southern California, Attorney General ...
Mayor: Following ‘longstanding practice,’ Aurora police not enforcing federal immigration laws
In a statement sent to The Wednesday evening, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin said a person’s legal status is not considered when Aurora police carry out their duties. That ...
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Caregiver charged after Bensenville group home resident left with serious burns
A caregiver at a Bensenville group home is facing felony charges stemming from an incident that left an older resident with second-degree burns to a majority of her lower body, state authorities said ...
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Attorney General Raoul Issues Guidance For Law Enforcement Officials On State Laws Regarding Immigration Enforcement
CHICAGO Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued updated guidance to state, county and local law enforcement agencies to ...
IL couldn’t access low-income, childcare funding. Was it Trump’s plan or website crash?
Donald Trump’s administration is lying to you,” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said at a press briefing. “The White House’s ...