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Courts & Cases
The U.S. government is updating the way it categorizes race and ethnicity for the first time in 27 years. The changes will be reflected in data collection, forms, surveys and the census, and businesses, universities and other groups usually follow Washington’s lead. “It feels good to be seen,” said Florida state Rep. Anna Eskamani, whose parents are from Iran. –
AP Photo/John Raoux
U.S. changes the way it categorizes race, ethnicity
For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, an effort that federal officials believe will more accurately count residents who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and North African heritage.
By Mike Schneider
Ex-Justice O’Neill Burke wins state’s attorney primary
Eileen O’Neill Burke, a former appellate judge, has won the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney over Clayton Harris III, an attorney with party backing.
By The Associated Press
Judge Leonard Murray brings experience, perseverance to appellate race
Judge Leonard Murray said his experience doing “virtually every type of case” will prove advantageous if elected to the 1st District Appellate Court.
By Emma Oxnevad
Trial Notebook
High court says judge erred in trying to ‘rehabilitate’ juror
Guided by the principle that the purpose of voir dire is “investigation, not persuasion” — and bolstered by scholarly commentary that included a 2023 Chicago-Kent Law Review article — the Oregon Supreme Court critiqued a judge’s efforts to “rehabilitate” a prospective juror.
By Steven P. Garmisa
Case Summaries
Family law — dissolution of marriage proceedings
Sentencing — conspiracy
Criminal law — void ab initio conviction
Family law — adult disabled child support
Civil procedure — remand
7th Circuit Opinions
Estate of Gavin Wallmow v. Oneida County, Wisconsin
No. 23-2141 – April 17, 2024
Songie Adebiyi v. South Suburban College
No. 22-2516 – April 17, 2024
Circle City Broadcasting I, LLC v. DISH Network L.L.C.
No. 23-1788 – April 16, 2024
Circle City Broadcasting I, LLC v. AT&T Services, Inc.
No. 23-1787 – April 16, 2024
USA v. Bryant D. Aron
No. 22-2364 – April 16, 2024
Illinois Supreme Court Opinions
Cammacho v. City of Joliet
April 4, 2024
People v. Johanson
April 4, 2024
Kopf v. Kelly
March 21, 2024
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