Legal Updates
Resisting Chaos and Protecting Vital Programs
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) freeze on federal spending memo has been rescinded. The White House is counting on this chaos to distract us, overwhelm us, and tire us out while it pushes its extreme ideological agenda. But please don’t lose sight of this: federal funding helps people.
Read MoreSTATEMENT: Advocates Urge Supreme Court to Protect the Rights of Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
On April 3, with the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, Law Center for Better Housing, Much Shelist, P.C., and 25 other amici, Legal Council submitted an amicus brief supporting people experiencing homelessness in Grants Pass v. Johnson.
Read MoreAn End to “Claw Backs” of Overpayments
The Social Security Administration will no longer “claw back” 100% of person’s Social Security Disability Insurance or retirement monthly benefits if they do not respond to a repayment notice.
Read MoreDecision Challenges the ACA’s Free Preventive Services and PrEP Coverage
Background On March 30, 2023, Judge Reed O’Connor of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a critical ruling in Braidwood Management v. Becerra by striking…
Read MorePublic Charge Win for Immigrant Communities
The Illinois-based Trump-era public charge lawsuit has finally come to a close, with the Supreme Court shutting down an attempt by Texas to join the case and revive it. The…
Read MorePolicy Update: Bill Making Medicaid More Equitable Goes to Governor’s Desk
As the Illinois legislative session comes to an end, Legal Council is taking a moment to reflect on and celebrate achievements made toward health equity through legislation. We worked persistently…
Read MorePolicy Update: Special Education Rights and Decriminalizing HIV
Legal Council advocates worked tirelessly alongside partners to advance policies that improve special education services for Illinois students, as well as a long overdue bill that would end the criminalization of HIV in Illinois.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court Saved the Affordable Care Act — What’s Next?
The Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the Affordable Care Act. Here’s what’s next in the fight for health justice.
Read MorePublic Charge Ends, Victory for Immigrant Families
Immigrant families in Illinois no longer have to choose between their immigration status and their health.
Read MoreFAQ: CARES Act Stimulus Payments
Legal Council answers questions on CARES Act stimulus payments.
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