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Friday, November 15, 2024

New Law Limiting Constitutional Challenges in Illinois Ruled “Unconstitutional”

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State Representative Brad Halbrook (IL) | Representative Brad Halbrook (R) 107th District

State Representative Brad Halbrook (IL) | Representative Brad Halbrook (R) 107th District

A controversial law signed by Governor JB Pritzker that limits the ability of Illinoisans to file lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of laws to only Cook and Sangamon Counties was ruled unconstitutional by a Madison County judge this week.

The ruling came following a case in which the law faced legal scrutiny, leading to the judge's decision that it violated the constitutional rights of Illinois residents. Governor Pritzker's initiative, aimed at concentrating legal challenges in specific counties, was deemed unconstitutional by the judicial review.

This development has sparked discussions among legal experts and the public regarding the scope of governmental power and the protection of citizens' rights. The decision in Madison County has brought attention to the importance of upholding the principles of the constitution and ensuring equal access to justice for all Illinoisans.

For more details on this ruling, you can visit the original article [here](https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_126593b4-e17d-11ee-97f0-87b9bc77eccd.html).

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