Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul
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Recent News About Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul
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Attorney General Raoul opposes new mifepristone restrictions in North Carolina
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a brief as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, opposing North Carolina's restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone. The amicus brief was submitted in the case Bryant v. Stein to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, urging them to uphold a district court decision that prohibits North Carolina from imposing additional restrictions on mifepristone beyond those set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). -
Attorney General warns against hurricane relief scams in Illinois
Chicago — In response to the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Attorney General Kwame Raoul has issued a warning to Illinois residents about potential scams related to hurricane relief donations. Raoul emphasized the importance of verifying charitable organizations before making contributions. -
Quincy woman charged with sexual assault and child pornography offenses
Chicago – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a Quincy woman with serious offenses, including sexual assault and the production and distribution of child pornography. This case is part of Raoul’s continued efforts to work with federal and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to address the issue of child sexual abuse material online. -
Attorney General Raoul announces $52 million settlement over Marriott data breach
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside a coalition of 50 attorneys general, has reached an agreement with Marriott International Inc. regarding a significant data breach of its guest reservation database. The settlement, which includes a $52 million payment to the states involved, aims to improve Marriott's data security practices and provide consumer protections. Illinois, one of the leading states in the investigation, will receive $2.1 million from this settlement. -
Vermilion County woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced a guilty plea and sentencing in an animal cruelty case involving a Vermilion County resident. Crystal Calbro, aged 44, from Danville, Illinois, was sentenced by Vermilion County Circuit Court Judge Karen E. Wall to 12 months of court supervision. As part of her sentence, Calbro is prohibited from owning horses, rabbits, and donkeys and must undergo a psychological evaluation. Additionally, she is required to pay a $2,200 fine and restitution amounting to $44,718 to the Vermilion County Department of Animal Regulation. -
Illinois Attorney General files lawsuit against TikTok over alleged harm to youth
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has initiated legal proceedings against TikTok, accusing the company of engaging in harmful business practices that target children and allegedly mislead the public about potential dangers associated with its platform. This action is part of a broader investigation announced by Raoul in March 2022, which seeks both injunctive relief and monetary penalties for TikTok's conduct. -
Attorney General secures injunction over Joliet theatre's asbestos handling
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has secured an immediate and preliminary injunction against the Will County Metropolitan Exposition & Auditorium Authority. This development is part of an ongoing lawsuit concerning the alleged improper handling and storage of asbestos-containing materials during renovations at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, Illinois. -
Illinois man charged with possession of child sexual abuse material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a Belleville, Illinois resident, Joshua Gallant, with possessing child sexual abuse material. The charges are part of Raoul's collaboration with federal and local law enforcement agencies to address the issue of online child exploitation in Illinois. -
Attorney General Raoul leads coalition supporting federal train staffing rule
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has taken the lead in a coalition of 15 attorneys general to support a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rule. This rule mandates that freight and passenger trains generally be staffed with at least two crew members. -
Attorneys general defend health coverage expansion for DACA recipients
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alongside a coalition of 18 attorneys general, has taken action to support a federal initiative aimed at expanding health insurance access for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. The group filed an amicus brief backing a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) rule that would allow DACA recipients to purchase health insurance through Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges. This rule is set to be implemented on November 1, 2024. -
Illinois officials warn students about new scam targeting loan borrowers
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) have issued a warning to student loan borrowers about a new scam exploiting uncertainty around student loans. The scam involves false promises of lower monthly payments or loan forgiveness, often requiring upfront fees. -
Attorneys general support revised ABA standard promoting equal access
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has led a coalition of attorneys general in support of a proposed revision to the American Bar Association’s (ABA) accreditation standards for law schools. The revised standard would require schools to continue efforts to improve access to legal education and the legal profession for all qualified aspiring lawyers. -
Bourbonnais man charged with possession of child pornography
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a man from Bourbonnais, Illinois, with allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material. This case is part of Raoul’s ongoing efforts in collaboration with federal and local law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois to apprehend individuals who download and trade child sexual abuse material online. -
Illinois man charged with disseminating child sexual abuse material
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a Roodhouse, Illinois man with disseminating and possessing child sexual abuse material. This case is part of Raoul’s ongoing efforts in collaboration with federal and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to apprehend individuals who download and trade such material online. -
Attorney General Raoul supports ATF rule aimed at curbing illegal gun trafficking
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined 22 other attorneys general in supporting a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) rule aimed at curbing illegal gun trafficking. The coalition filed an amicus brief in Texas v. ATF, arguing that the rule is necessary to protect public safety by preventing domestic abusers and other dangerous individuals from obtaining guns illegally. -
Cook County man charged with using stolen IDs for vehicle purchases
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a Cook County man for allegedly using stolen personal identification information to acquire over $620,000 in vehicles from dealers across Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. The vehicles were later sold on Facebook Marketplace. -
Raoul issues guide against AI-generated election misinformation
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has released a 2024 Voter Misinformation Guide to assist Illinois voters in identifying and reporting election misinformation generated by artificial intelligence (AI). This content, which can include misleading videos, images, or audio impersonating people or candidates, aims to confuse or dissuade voters. -
Vienna man charged with defrauding multiple counties while employed as a 911 operator
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced charges against a Vienna, Illinois man for allegedly defrauding Johnson, Hardin, and Pope counties out of over $100,000 between 2017 and 2023 while employed as a Johnson County 911 operator. -
DuPage County man sentenced for selling ghost guns
A suburban DuPage County man has been sentenced to prison for selling unserialized firearms and a machine gun conversion device to an undercover investigator. The case was prosecuted by Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office. -
Two Milwaukee women charged with roles in multi-county theft ring
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged two women from Milwaukee for their alleged involvement in a multi-county theft ring. The charges come from an investigation by Raoul’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force.