Illinois quick hits: DOJ sues over financial support for illegal aliens; state opposes proposed labor rule change
DOJ sues over financial support for illegal aliens
The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois filed a complaint in federal court against the state of Illinois for policies directing financial support for illegal aliens that are not provided to non-resident U.S. citizens.
The suit claims that federal law prohibits states from granting postsecondary education benefits to noncitizen migrants unless the state provides equivalent benefits to all U.S. citizens, regardless of residency.
State opposes proposed labor rule change
The Illinois Department of Labor is opposing a proposed rule change from the U.S. Department of Labor that could impact some home health care workers.
The proposed rule seeks to return to 1974 regulations regarding the definition of companionship services, saying 2013 rules make the services more expensive.
Illinois joined officials from 17 other states and the District of Columbia in expressing their opposition.
Cook County Naloxone campaign
Cook County officials are encouraging residents to obtain medication that can reverse opioid overdoses.
The “Get Naloxone” campaign includes taxpayer-funded medication for free at various community sites.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and public health officials plan to launch the campaign Wednesday afternoon.
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