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Listen in on history: Trump v. Cook. Tune into #SCOTUS hearing on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
January 19, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Listen in on history: Trump v. Cook. Tune into #SCOTUS hearing on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
Listen in on history: Wolford v. Lopez. Tune into #SCOTUS hearing on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
January 19, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Listen in on history: Wolford v. Lopez. Tune into #SCOTUS hearing on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
As we honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it's a time to reflect on the true meaning of justice…and those like Dr. King who dedicated their lives to its pursuit. We are grateful for all who came before him and will continue to follow in his footsteps toward justice. #courtsmatter #MLK
January 19, 2026 at 3:27 PM
As we honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it's a time to reflect on the true meaning of justice…and those like Dr. King who dedicated their lives to its pursuit. We are grateful for all who came before him and will continue to follow in his footsteps toward justice. #courtsmatter #MLK
At a mark-up last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee reported out six district court nominees, sending them to the full Senate. Visit courtsmatterillinois.com for our weekly wrap up and stay informed. #courtsmatter
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January 18, 2026 at 6:44 PM
At a mark-up last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee reported out six district court nominees, sending them to the full Senate. Visit courtsmatterillinois.com for our weekly wrap up and stay informed. #courtsmatter
President Trump is also demanding that states hand over sensitive information about their voter rolls. His administration is now suing 23 states, plus D.C., to force them to hand over the data.
Seven Legal Questions That Will Shape Democracy in 2026
Courts are set to decide a host of cases that will determine the fate of the VRA, confront the latest restrictions on direct democracy, and affect ballot access and redistricting.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Not a laughing matter! Protect #votingrights www.courtsmatterillinois.com
White House defends Trump’s ‘joke’ about canceling 2026 elections: latest: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Donald Trump was "simply joking" when he suggested the U.S. should cancel the 2026 midterm elections due to his accomplishment… https://ranked.news/135949?u=b
January 17, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Not a laughing matter! Protect #votingrights www.courtsmatterillinois.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:04 PM
May her memory live on... #civilrights #courtsmatter
Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86: Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin has died at the age of 86. Colvin was arrested on March 2, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, for refusing to give up her seat on a seg… https://ranked.news/134320?u=b
January 14, 2026 at 7:19 PM
May her memory live on... #civilrights #courtsmatter
Did you know you can listen in on #SCOTUS oral arguments? Visit www.courtsmatterillinois.com for updates and info on all things judiciary. #CourtsMatter
January 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Did you know you can listen in on #SCOTUS oral arguments? Visit www.courtsmatterillinois.com for updates and info on all things judiciary. #CourtsMatter
Listen in on history: West Virginia v. B.P.J,. Tune into #SCOTUS hearing on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
January 13, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Listen in on history: West Virginia v. B.P.J,. Tune into #SCOTUS hearing on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis announces retirement capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinoi...
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis announces retirement
Article Summary Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis announced she will retire from the court at the end of
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January 12, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis announces retirement capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinoi...
Since our last #CourtsMatter Weekly Wrap Up, there have been noteworthy court decisions, including one in Wyoming state supreme court on abortion rights. Visit www.courtsmatterillinois.com for more judiciary activities and subscribe to our email list. Photograph: Natalie Behring/Getty Images
January 12, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Since our last #CourtsMatter Weekly Wrap Up, there have been noteworthy court decisions, including one in Wyoming state supreme court on abortion rights. Visit www.courtsmatterillinois.com for more judiciary activities and subscribe to our email list. Photograph: Natalie Behring/Getty Images
Listen in: West Virginia v. B.P.J,. Tune into #SCOTUS hearingTue., Jan. 13, 9AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
January 12, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Listen in: West Virginia v. B.P.J,. Tune into #SCOTUS hearingTue., Jan. 13, 9AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
Listen in on: Little v. Hecox. Tune into #SCOTUS hearing on Tue., Jan. 13, 9AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
January 12, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Listen in on: Little v. Hecox. Tune into #SCOTUS hearing on Tue., Jan. 13, 9AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
Listen in on history: West Virginia v. B.P.J,. Tune into #SCOTUS hearing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
January 12, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Listen in on history: West Virginia v. B.P.J,. Tune into #SCOTUS hearing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
Listen in on history: Little v. Hecox. Tune into #SCOTUS hearing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
January 12, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Listen in on history: Little v. Hecox. Tune into #SCOTUS hearing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
You Can Peacefully Protest the Government Murder of Renee Nicole Good...Here's how:
We all feel angry and distraught over the senseless killing of a mother in Minnesota on Jan. 8. The crime and the coverup by our government is prompting many reactions. We recommend ways to keep protests peaceful:
We all feel angry and distraught over the senseless killing of a mother in Minnesota on Jan. 8. The crime and the coverup by our government is prompting many reactions. We recommend ways to keep protests peaceful:
January 9, 2026 at 9:19 PM
You Can Peacefully Protest the Government Murder of Renee Nicole Good...Here's how:
We all feel angry and distraught over the senseless killing of a mother in Minnesota on Jan. 8. The crime and the coverup by our government is prompting many reactions. We recommend ways to keep protests peaceful:
We all feel angry and distraught over the senseless killing of a mother in Minnesota on Jan. 8. The crime and the coverup by our government is prompting many reactions. We recommend ways to keep protests peaceful:
Unfortunate prognostication from one of our federal judges…
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U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis, in her November 20 opinion in a case over the federal government’s treatment of protesters and press in Illinois, warned us — warned America — that Wednesday was coming.
My overnight report at Law Dork:
My overnight report at Law Dork:
An ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good. Judge Sara Ellis all but told us today would happen.
"[A]gents have used excessive force … without justification, often without warning, and even at those who had begun to comply with agents’ orders," Ellis wrote on Nov. 20.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Unfortunate prognostication from one of our federal judges…
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Carole Levine, Chair of CMIL, talks of concerns with the imbalance of powers between the three branches of the federal government. “This situation should be terrifying to anyone who believes in democracy.” Read more below.
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Waiting for the Clash! The Unitary Executive Theory vs. Humphrey’s Executor, CHANGE COUNTS
Carole Levine December 26, 2025 We are living through some serious changes and challenges to how our government functions...
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January 5, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Carole Levine, Chair of CMIL, talks of concerns with the imbalance of powers between the three branches of the federal government. “This situation should be terrifying to anyone who believes in democracy.” Read more below.
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BREAKING: #SCOTUS sides against Trump in his effort to federalize and deploy the National Guard in Illinois. #CourtsMatter to immigration rights.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
BREAKING: #SCOTUS sides against Trump in his effort to federalize and deploy the National Guard in Illinois. #CourtsMatter to immigration rights.
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On Friday, #SCOTUS rejected a request from the Trump Administration in a dispute over a policy limiting speaking engagements by immigration judges. Read more below. #CourtsMatter to immigration rights
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Supreme Court rejects Trump administration’s request in dispute over immigration judges
The Supreme Court on Friday turned down a request from the Trump administration in a dispute over a policy limiting speaking engagements by immigration judges. A federal appeals court had […]
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December 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
On Friday, #SCOTUS rejected a request from the Trump Administration in a dispute over a policy limiting speaking engagements by immigration judges. Read more below. #CourtsMatter to immigration rights
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Listen in on history: Hamm v. Smith. Tune into #SCOTUS hearing on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 at 9:00 AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
December 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Listen in on history: Hamm v. Smith. Tune into #SCOTUS hearing on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 at 9:00 AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
Listen in on history: Trump, President of the United States v. Slaughter. Tune into #SCOTUS hearing on Monday, December 8tt, 2025 at 9:00 AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
December 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Listen in on history: Trump, President of the United States v. Slaughter. Tune into #SCOTUS hearing on Monday, December 8tt, 2025 at 9:00 AM CST at supremecourt.gov. #CourtsMatter
On Monday, in a blatant attack on immigration rights, President Trump fired 8 immigration judges in NYC in an attempt to fill those vacancies with “deportation judges.” #WeDissent in this flagrant attack on immigrants. #CourtsMatter to immigration rights.
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'Monday Afternoon Massacre': Trump Fires 8 Immigration Judges in NYC | Common Dreams
The Trump administration is firing immigration judges in NYC, creating a crisis in the already overwhelmed system. Is this a deliberate attempt to punish immigrants and advocates and to stall the proc...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
On Monday, in a blatant attack on immigration rights, President Trump fired 8 immigration judges in NYC in an attempt to fill those vacancies with “deportation judges.” #WeDissent in this flagrant attack on immigrants. #CourtsMatter to immigration rights.
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A special message from Courts Matter Illinois:
December 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A special message from Courts Matter Illinois: