Mawa Iqbal

Illinois employers are now banned from using AI software to factor in demographic information, such as race or zip code, when reviewing applicants.

This also applies to employers promoting or disciplining their employees.

Democratic State Senator Javier Cervantes of Chicago backed the measure.

Illinois is no stranger to positioning itself as a firewall against Trump administration policies.

Senator Cervantes says he's expecting a legal fight.

For NPR News, I'm Mawa Iqban, Springfield, Illinois.

Illinois employers are now banned from using AI software to factor in demographic information, such as race or zip code, when reviewing applicants.

This also applies to employers promoting or disciplining their employees.

Democratic State Senator Javier Cervantes of Chicago backed the measure.

Illinois is no stranger to positioning itself as a firewall against Trump administration policies.

Senator Cervantes says he's expecting a legal fight.

For NPR News, I'm Mawa Iqban, Springfield, Illinois.

Flanked by Republican state lawmakers, Nome blasted Illinois' sanctuary policies, which limit state, county and local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Flanked by Republican state lawmakers, Nome blasted Illinois' sanctuary policies, which limit state, county and local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

In a statement, Governor J.B. Pritzker defended the state's sanctuary status, saying Illinois, quote, doesn't need to abuse power or ignore the Constitution to keep our people safe. For NPR News, I'm Mawa Iqbal in Springfield, Illinois.

In a statement, Governor J.B. Pritzker defended the state's sanctuary status, saying Illinois, quote, doesn't need to abuse power or ignore the Constitution to keep our people safe. For NPR News, I'm Mawa Iqbal in Springfield, Illinois.