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A federal judge has ruled in favor of our clients, Aurora Pride in their challenge to a local ordinance that caused their parade permit to be revoked in 2022. The ruling means that planning for the 2023 parade will move forward.
Illinois Legislature passed HB1596, a measure which amends various child welfare and juvenile court statutes to reflect more inclusive language in laws relating to children and families.
The Danville City Council voted to approve an ordinance that would declare the community a “sanctuary city for the unborn” and attempt to place limits on abortion care in the community.
The ACLU of Illinois sent a letter to Danville warning that a proposed ordinance that would declare the community a “sanctuary city for the unborn” is illegal under the Illinois Constitution and Illinois law
SCOTUS granted a request by Department of Justice and manufacturers of Mifepristone to stay the decision that severely restricted access to the widely used medication.
Overnight, a panel of judges on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals partially blocked enforcement of last week's ruling suspending the FDA's approval of mifepristone.