Hearing set in DOJ case over Illinois e-verify usage
Oral arguments are set for a case the U.S. Department of Justice has against the state of Illinois over how it implements the federal e-verify system for employment eligibility.
A federal judge ordered an in-person hearing for Aug. 12 on a motion by the state to dismiss the case.
A separate case the DOJ has against Illinois, Cook County and the city of Chicago over migrant sanctuary policies is pending.
Three readings rule challenge heads to court
Another status hearing has been set for a challenge to a measure statehouse Republicans say will be bad for Illinois’ business climate.
Republican leaders sued the Illinois House speaker and Senate president for alleged violations of the three readings rules on a bill opponents say will increase frivolous litigation in Illinois. The next status hearing is July 15 in Sangamon County.
Democratic leaders are set to respond to a separate lawsuit challenging the budget on alleged three readings violations by July 14. A hearing in that case is set for later this month.
Illinois ranked in AI preparation
Illinois is ranked No. 21 in being the most prepared state to win the race in artificial intelligence.
Brainly released the study using metrics across all 50 states for share of use of AI, AI-related degrees and jobs per capita and more. Illinois ranked No. 9 for rate of AI-related degrees among young people.
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