Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Illinois Supreme Court issued attorney disciplinary orders during its May 2026 Term of Court. Sanctions were imposed because the lawyers engaged in professional misconduct by violating state ethics law.
Residents, lawyers, and advocates testified about the effects of Operation Midway Blitz, including immigration agents’ excessive force, racial profiling, courthouse arrests and a fatal shooting.
Paid jury duty, rooftop solar for schools, breasted CPR manikin measures also pass.
Advocates say the changes are part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to limit legal pathways for immigrants who are following the law.
A 32-year-old deputy with the DuPage County sheriff’s office has been fired after being accused of possessing and disseminating child abuse material, officials said Wednesday.