Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul
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Attorney General Raoul and coalition file lawsuit against Department of Education over student loan rule
May 19, 2026
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a multi-state lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule limiting federal student loans for professional degrees like nursing or physical therapy. The coalition says this move threatens access to advanced education needed during workforce shortages.
Read more →Attorney General Raoul charges Ogle County man with possession of child sexual abuse material
May 15, 2026
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged an Ogle County man with possessing child sexual abuse material following an investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Authorities highlighted ongoing efforts against online exploitation amid rising reports statewide.
Read more →Attorney General Raoul leads coalition opposing EPA plan to repeal ethylene oxide limits
May 15, 2026
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a group opposing an EPA plan that would roll back restrictions on toxic ethylene oxide emissions from sterilization plants. The coalition argues repealing these rules threatens public health based on extensive scientific evidence linking exposure with increased cancer risk.
Read more →Macoupin County man sentenced to 16 years for child sexual abuse material case
May 12, 2026
A Virden man was sentenced to sixteen years in prison after pleading guilty in a case involving dissemination of child sexual abuse material. Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlighted continued efforts between state offices and local authorities against such crimes across Illinois.
Read more →Attorney General Raoul charges Glenview woman with defrauding state disability program
May 12, 2026
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged Deborah Mazeika of Glenview with allegedly defrauding a state disability assistance program out of more than $44,000. The charges include theft, vendor fraud, and forgery related to false service claims under the Home Services Program.
Read more →Federal court rules against Trump administration tariffs after lawsuit by Raoul and others
May 8, 2026
A federal court struck down recent Trump administration tariffs after a challenge led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. The ruling said these import taxes were imposed unlawfully under trade laws.
Read more →Attorney General Raoul announces guilty pleas and prison sentences in gun trafficking cases
May 8, 2026
Two men have pleaded guilty to felony gunrunning charges following prosecutions by Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office. Both received multi-year prison sentences related to illegal firearm sales as part of statewide efforts against organized crime.
Read more →Attorney General Raoul announces resolution of lawsuit over homeland security funding cuts
May 7, 2026
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced his office successfully resolved a lawsuit against politically motivated cuts in homeland security funding by the Trump administration. A coalition led by Raoul secured restored funds after significant reductions impacted several states' emergency preparedness programs.
Read more →Attorney General Raoul announces settlement with Vee Pak over no-poach agreement
May 6, 2026
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a settlement requiring Vee Pak LLC (Voyant Beauty) to pay $625,000 over alleged no-poach agreements affecting temporary workers. This concludes litigation involving several staffing agencies with total recoveries reaching $2.52 million.
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