Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed a bill aimed at ending discrimination based mostly on hairstyles — particularly these related to race, together with protecting Black hairstyles — in Illinois schools. The new legislation says schools “will not prohibit hairstyles historically associated with race, ethnicity, or hair texture, including, …
Read More »While States Restrict Voting, Illinois Expands Access
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 825 Thursday, which aims at expanding voting access throughout the state. The bill would also move the March 15 primary in 2022 back to June 28 as the state experiences delays in the new Census numbers due to COVID-19. The bill includes making …
Read More »Illinois Lawmakers Pass Ban On Deceptive Tactics During Interrogations Of Juveniles
Illinois lawmakers on Sunday passed new legislation banning the use of deceptive tactics while interrogating minors, CNN reports. If signed into law, the bill will prohibit the use of lying as a means of coercing information out of juveniles. Confessions made under such circumstances would be inadmissible in court. The legislation defines …
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