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Original Date Announced
May 1, 2025The 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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Trump 2.0 [ID: #1729]
2025.05.01 Complaint – United States v. State of Illinois et al. (N.D. Ill.)Effective Date
May 1, 2025Current Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/Actual In LitigationSubject Matter: Employment VerificationAgencies Affected: DOJAssociated or Derivative Policies
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CourtListener - Complaint, US v. Illinois
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