Daily Legal News Archive

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

A Trump administration executive order issued in March demands states not count mail-in ballots received after Election Day and requires proof of citizenship to register to vote. The attorneys general argue that the power to regulate elections rests with Congress, the states.

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Chicago Sun-Times

A Chicago man says he did the unthinkable when he discovered alleged squatters in his property: He decided to move in with them.

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ABC 7

The Amendments, which became effective on January 1, 2025, redefine key terms in the Act, expand the scope of conduct that is protected, and enhance the penalties and enforcement actions available for violations of the Act.

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The National Law Review

According to Springfield attorney W. Scott Hanken, the 44-year-old woman, identified by police as Marianne Akers, suffered a seizure in the lead-up to the Chatham, Illinois, crash.

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NBC 5 Chicago

The high number of Illinois law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty last year is uniting opponents of the controversial SAFE-T Act.

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Advantage News