“In a surprise move, an #Illinois judge has removed former President Donald #Trump from the state’s ballot based on the #14thAmendment’s so-called “insurrectionist ban.”
The justices ruled that the 14th Amendment did not allow Colorado to bar the former president from the state’s primary ballot. The justices offered different reasons, but the decision was unanimous.
A Chicago #Cop Is Accused of Lying Under Oath 44 Times. Now #Prosecutors Are Dropping Cases That Relied on His Testimony.
Former #Chicago officer Jeffrey Kriv faces charges for #perjury and #forgery after getting out of dozens of #traffic violations by claiming his girlfriend had stolen his car.
Now, cases that stem from #arrests Kriv made are in jeopardy.
“#Trump can remain on #Illinois’ presidential primary ballot, the State Board of Elections voted on Tuesday, dismissing another challenge to the former president's eligibility under Section 3 of the #14thAmendment.
8-person, bipartisan board voted unan against lawsuit brought by group of Illinois voters represented by nat watchdog group Free Speech for the People & Illinois elections lawyers.
The body said it lacked the authority to decide on the challenge” #legal
“5 voters formally objected to #Trump’s newly-filed state nominating petitions Thurs, citing his role fomenting insurrection & now adding #Illinois to national debate about Trump’s legal status as pres candidate.
The IL supreme court has ruled that Chicago is not liable for lack of maintenance leading to a pothole that seriously injured a cyclist because the road he was on did not have signs or bike lanes indicating it was a bike route, so he was a “permitted" but not “intended" road user.
Voters in these states have primary elections today. Please go vote if you live in one of these states and haven’t voted yet. #PrimaryElections#USpol#Vote
“#Trump has appealed an Illinois state judge’s ruling to remove him from the #Illinois Republican presidential primary ballot for his role in the attack at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.” #legal
The Erie Canal Soda Pop Festival / Bull Island Festival reminds us of what can happen when 300,000 people show up on an island in the Wabash River in 1972 with no infrastructure.
The #Illinois Responsible Outdoor Lighting Control Act has been passed by the state Senate and House of Representatives. Now it's on to @govpritzker for his signature.
Live Updates: Trump Prevails in Supreme Court Challenge to His Eligibility (www.nytimes.com)
The justices ruled that the 14th Amendment did not allow Colorado to bar the former president from the state’s primary ballot. The justices offered different reasons, but the decision was unanimous.