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Federal US judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban over Second Amendment violations

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A federal US judge struck down Illinois’ Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) on Friday, ruling it unconstitutional under the Second Amendment of the US Constitution. Friday’s ruling followed a four-day bench trial held seven weeks ago in East St.

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Illinois Supreme Court finds odor of raw cannabis sufficient for vehicle search

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The Illinois Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the odor of raw cannabis is sufficient to justify a warrantless vehicle search. ” Molina asked the trial court to suppress the raw cannabis as evidence in trial. ” Molina asked the trial court to suppress the raw cannabis as evidence in trial.

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Illinois Supreme Court rules state workers’ comp law does not preempt employee claims under privacy law

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Seven judges of the Supreme Court of Illinois Thursday ruled that claims against employers for statutory damages under the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) were not barred by the exclusivity provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act (WCA). The appellate court ruled similarly in 2020.

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Federal judge blocks Illinois assault rifle ban

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An Illinois federal district judge Friday issued a preliminary injunction to prevent the enforcement of Illinois’ Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) until there is a final determination as to the law’s constitutionality. The case is in the US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.

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Illinois state judge declares state assault rifle ban unconstitutional

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Forbes Friday ruled that the Illinois statewide ban on the sale and manufacturing of assault rifles is unconstitutional under the Illinois Constitution. The case is in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit Macon County. Pritzker has already appealed to the Supreme Court of Illinois.

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Illinois Supreme Court upholds law ending cash bail

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The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a section of the newly enacted SAFE-T Act that eliminated cash bail in the state was legal under the state’s constitution. The Illinois Supreme Court’s Tuesday ruling overturned the lower court ruling, meaning the law will go into effect immediately.

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Supreme Court grants Richard Glossip new trial in capital case

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Share The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Richard Glossip, who is on death row in Oklahoma for his role in the 1997 murder of motel owner Barry Van Treese, should get a new trial. In 2023, Glossip returned to state court in another effort to set aside his conviction and sentence. Both requests were unsuccessful.

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