In a written directive, the Democratic Illinois governor tells his hiring office that "no one who attempts to overthrow a government should serve in government."

Summary

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has barred Jan. 6 rioters from state employment, countering Donald Trump’s mass pardons.

In a directive, Pritzker declared their actions “infamous and disgraceful,” emphasizing that government employees must uphold democratic values.

Trump’s sweeping pardons included Proud Boys and Oath Keepers members convicted of seditious conspiracy.

The move is expected to face legal challenges, but Illinois officials believe the personnel code provides strong legal footing.

Pritzker, a longtime Trump critic, has also opposed other recent federal actions, including a blocked freeze on federal aid.

  • @[email protected]English
    2•12 hours ago

    It feels dangerously like it’s targeting specific people though. Like “all felons” vs. “all felons named Dave”. I don’t know what the exact order is or what the laws say though.

    • Nougat
      9•12 hours ago

      You’re so right. We should also make sure that people who have been convicted of sex offenses against children can get jobs in preschools.

      Edit: And it’s not targeting “all felons named Dave,” it applies to "all people who became felons because they chose to participate in a violent insurrection.

        • Nougat
          4•10 hours ago

          None of your comments here have been questions. You are stating what you think. I was making the point that what you think is stupid.