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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · Aug 4

My colleagues and I have spent the first half of this year protecting your rights from the barrage of attacks by the federal government. Stay up to date by visiting my office’s website, which features regular updates on our legal actions: ilagaction.quorum.us/federalcases/

Responding to Unlawful Federal Actions
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office ensures that federal agencies and officials comply with constitutional and statutory obligations and that federal actions do not unlawfully impinge on Illinois laws, Illinois residents, or the state of Illinois.

This office and many other state attorneys general robustly respond to unlawful executive orders. Our offices will continue to stand up for residents in the courts-- no matter what new threat comes next.

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 23h

This morning, I joined @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social to discuss the latest on an appeals court blocking President Trump from deploying the National Guard in Illinois and more.
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‘The President does not have a good relationship or familiarity with the truth’: IL Attorney General

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joins The Weekend to discuss the latest on an appeals court blocking President Trump from deploying the National Guard in Illinois and more.

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 1d

Attorney General Raoul Issues Statement Regarding 7th Circuit Court of Appeals order regarding deployment of the National Guard in Illinois.

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 1d

The founding fathers thought it was inflammatory to suggest and impossible to believe that a president would order one state's militia against another state for the purposes of political persecution.

Watch my interview with @velshi.com here: vimeo.com/1126490924?s...

Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Velshi MSNBC

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 1d

I stand with those who challenge this administration’s attacks on transgender individuals and lawful diversity initiatives: tinyurl.com/2fes96px

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 2d

Tonight I joined the @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social crew to discuss President Trump's attacks on my colleague @newyorkstateag.bsky.social and his attempt to militarize Chicago: vimeo.com/1126372349?s...

Attorney General Kwame Raoul joins The Weeknight on MSNBC

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 2d

I joined a coalition of AGs in issuing a joint statement condemning President Trump’s baseless and unprecedented attacks on nonprofits’ freedom of speech: tinyurl.com/24tpajx6

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 2d

I joined several of my colleagues in publishing an op-ed in Inside Higher Ed urging colleges and universities to seek out administration procedures that would ensure diverse student bodies. Read it here: tinyurl.com/34c2ac3m

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 3d

Read my statement here: tinyurl.com/3mk35xzx

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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL WINS BLOCK OF TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S UNLAWFUL DEPLOYMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD IN ILLINOIS
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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 4d

#ICYMI: I joined @lauracoates.com on @cnn.com last night to discuss my lawsuit against the deployment of the National Guard in Illinois: vimeo.com/1125646629?s...

Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Laura Coates Live

AG Raoul discusses his office's lawsuit against the deployment of the National Guard in Illinois and more with CNN's Laura Coates.

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 6d

As I said earlier today on @msnbc.com’s Deadline White House, the President's decision to deploy the National Guard was politically driven. This deployment is illegal, and I will use every tool at my disposal to challenge this unconstitutional act.

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 6d

Watch my full remarks from today's press conference here: vimeo.com/1124994187?s...

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 6d

There is no need or justification for a militarized response to anything going on in Chicago. It is unfair to National Guardsmen. It is unfair to local law enforcement and it is unfair to the law-abiding citizens of Illinois who do not want to be subject to military occupation.

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 7d

Americans should not live under the threat of military occupation, regardless of where they reside. I’m committed to upholding the Constitution and defending the rule of law, and am seeking an order to stop unlawful National Guard deployment in Illinois: tinyurl.com/2n77rmne

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 7d

More from my interview with Rev. Al Sharpton on @msnbc.com

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 7d

As the federal judge in Oregon recognized, “this is a nation of Constitutional law not martial law”. Within 24 hours we will be filing a legal challenge to the President’s unlawful deployment of the National Guard.

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 10d

In Illinois, workers are entitled to pay for pre-shift tasks. I will continue advocating for Illinois workers and ensuring our wage-and-hour standards are respected and enforced: tinyurl.com/dxktb2hw

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 10d

Attorney General Raoul Issues Statement on Court Decision Upholding Provision of Reproductive Health Act: tinyurl.com/3smcwann

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 10d

My office has worked diligently to enhance services that support survivors of crime, but this new DOJ restriction would diminish those efforts: tinyurl.com/2s4bvx2b

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 11d

The Trump administration’s proposal would harm our institutions of higher education and our economy. I join my fellow AGs in opposing these overly restrictive requirements that would ultimately make our country less competitive on the global stage: bit.ly/4mKzFUa

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 12d

I am pleased with the court’s decision to block this chaotic and illegal attempt to coerce states into compliance with the president’s political agenda: bit.ly/46vUEFm

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 13d

This illegal action by the Trump administration is an effort to deny comprehensive, inclusive sexual education to young people. All students deserve to feel safe and supported at school, and I remain committed to protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ students: tinyurl.com/24u8a46f

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 17d

Donors should be able to trust that their donations will support a charity’s stated mission and not be misled. I'm pleased our partnership with the FTC and this bipartisan coalition will ensure this charitable fundraiser is held accountable: tinyurl.com/4a9zfb9k

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 17d

Diversity initiatives are lawful, and lead to more successful businesses and learning environments. I will stand with those who are challenging this administration’s illegal attempts to eliminate these programs: tinyurl.com/yeyj2963

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 17d

I'm urging the court not to enforce the Defund Provision, which is an attempt to shutter Planned Parenthood. @ppfa.org offers more than reproductive care, including access to screenings, wellness exams and other critical preventative services: tinyurl.com/3myuktft

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 18d

It is unlawful for the president to withhold disaster relief and public safety funds for political reasons. I applaud this decision, and will continue to oppose the unconstitutional acts of this administration: tinyurl.com/2zu2b8dv

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