Legal Council Blog
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Staff Spotlight: Bry Moore
Today’s Spotlight features Bry Moore, an AmeriCorps VISTA working with our homeless advocates. Blogs in this series may be edited for clarity.
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Illinois Amends School Code, Improves Rights for Special Education Students
Gov. Pritzker signed into law an amendment to the School Code that would enhance the rights and involvement of parents in special education decisions for their children.
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Supreme Court Issues Historic Decision on LGBTQ Employment Discrimination
Legal Council applauds the Supreme Court for its decision that federal anti-discrimination law protects LGBTQ+ people in the workplace.
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HHS Cuts Healthcare Anti-Discrimination Protections During Pandemic
The Trump Administration removes healthcare protections at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Letter to CPS & Chicago Mayor: Feed Chicago Kids
Legal Council urges Chicago officials to reopen meal sites across the city.
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Coalition’s Challenge Against Federal Government’s Public Charge Rule Continues in Illinois
Court allows claim that the public charge rule intentionally discriminates against Latinx and nonwhite immigrants to move forward in our lawsuit.
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How Illinois Families Can Get Additional Food Assistance
Illinois households with children who receive free or reduced-price school meals may be eligible to receive additional food assistance through P-EBT.
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Letter to IL Senators: Protect Immigrant Families During COVID-19
Legal Council pens a letter to Senators Durbin and Duckworth requesting to rescind the Public Charge rule, and to include protections and access to support for immigrants in future federal legislation.
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Guest Blog | What is the Affordable Care Act’s role in a health crisis?
As COVID-19 continues to spread, what role does the ACA play in dealing with the crisis and the aftermath?
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