Month: January 2025

State of Illinois

Republican Illinois Lawmakers Propose Repeal of Reproductive Health Act

Republican lawmakers in Illinois have introduced a bill that would repeal the state’s Reproductive Health Act and significantly restrict abortion access. House Bill 1333, introduced by Representative Paul Jacobs, aims to replace the current law with the “Illinois Abortion Law of 2025”. This law would override language in the Illinois […]

Federal

Federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employees Placed on Paid Leave

In a sweeping move that has sent shockwaves through the federal government, the Trump administration has issued an executive order to eliminate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) programs across all federal agencies. The order, titled “Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions,” was quickly followed by a detailed […]

Federal

Shift in U.S. Immigration Policy: DHS Rescinds ‘Sensitive Locations’ Protections and Reforms Humanitarian Parole

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced significant changes to immigration enforcement policies on Jan. 21, 2025, marking a sharp departure from previous administrations’ approaches. Key Policy Changes Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued two directives that will have far-reaching impacts on immigration enforcement across the United States: Administration’s Rationale […]

Federal

Presidential Power in Action: Understanding the Scope and Impact of Executive Orders

Executive orders are official directives issued by the President of the United States to manage federal government operations. They carry the force of law and are based on the president’s constitutional authority or powers delegated by Congress. These orders can range from routine administrative matters to significant policy shifts. Power […]