Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blocks Jan. 6 rioters from state jobs after Trump pardons
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blocks Jan. 6 rioters from state jobs after Trump pardons
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.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blocks Jan. 6
riotersinsurrectionists from state jobs after Trump pardonsFTFY
They weren't rioters, they were trying to overthrow an election
The press never fails to downplay the threat of fascists.
the press makes more money from fascism
Traitors *