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Legal Updates

Decision Challenges the ACA’s Free Preventive Services and PrEP Coverage

By Rebecca Cabezas | April 18, 2023

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…

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Public Charge Win for Immigrant Communities

By Rebecca Cabezas | January 30, 2023

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…

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Policy Update: Bill Making Medicaid More Equitable Goes to Governor’s Desk

By Legal Council | April 13, 2022

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…

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Policy Update: Special Education Rights and Decriminalizing HIV

By Grace Moran | July 1, 2021

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.

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The Supreme Court Saved the Affordable Care Act — What’s Next?

By Legal Council | June 28, 2021
The Supreme Court saved the Affordable Care Act (ACA). So 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.

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Public Charge Ends, Victory for Immigrant Families

By Legal Council | March 12, 2021

Immigrant families in Illinois no longer have to choose between their immigration status and their health.

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FAQ: CARES Act Stimulus Payments

By Legal Council | April 26, 2020

Legal Council answers questions on CARES Act stimulus payments.

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BREAKING: SCOTUS Allows for Anti-Immigrant Wealth Test to Proceed in Illinois

By Emily Decker | February 22, 2020

Supreme Court allows for public charge rule to advance in Illinois, threatening the health and well-being of immigrant families.

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Class Action Settlement Notice: O.B. v Norwood

By Legal Council | August 26, 2019

Class action settlement notice for all parents living in Illinois who have a child receiving in-home shift nursing through the Illinois DSCC. The settlement states: In furtherance of their agreement…

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Policy Update: Creating healthy futures for Illinoisans

By Legal Council | April 9, 2019

The fight for health justice continues in Illinois with many bills to protect and expand access to healthy futures in Illinois.

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Sponsorships are now available and begin at $1,000. Single tickets go on sale on June 14 at an Early Bird rate.