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DOJ sues Illinois over "Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act" amendments

  1. Original Date Announced

    May 1, 2025

    The United States filed a lawsuit against the State of Illinois, the Illinois Department of Labor, and state officials challenging Illinois' recently enacted Senate Bill 0508, which amended the "Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act." The amendments "(1) regulate Illinois employers' use of employment eligibility verification systems; (2) impose restrictions on use of those systems; and (3) provide civil and criminal sanctions for violations of those provisions."

    The complaint alleges that the amendments violate the Supremacy Clause and are preempted by federal immigration law. The government seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to stop the amendments from being enforced.. United States v. State of Illinois, No. 1:25-cv-04811 (N.D. Ill. 2025).

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    2025.05.01 Complaint – United States v. State of Illinois et al. (N.D. Ill.)
  2. Effective Date

    May 1, 2025

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