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* Rebecca Anzel at Capitol News Illinois…

The attorney challenging aspects of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s COVID-19 response said Wednesday he would halt the progress of his “dozen or so” lawsuits if legislators return to Springfield.

At the heart of Thomas DeVore’s many cases in several Illinois counties is the question of whether an Illinois governor is constitutionally and legally authorized to exercise unilateral control over the management of a disaster, such as the public health emergency posed by the novel coronavirus. […]

In an open letter DeVore sent to the General Assembly’s four legislative leaders Wednesday afternoon, the attorney wrote he is “imploring” lawmakers to determine rules for schools and businesses so both can safely resume operations without harming public health. […]

Spokespeople for three of the leaders — House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) — did not return requests for comment at the time of publication.

A spokesperson for Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) wrote in an email that “the Senate has no plans at this time to reconvene before the scheduled veto session in November.”

I dunno. Maybe win a court case outside of Clay County first? Or at least allow something to be appealed?

Sheesh.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 11:57 am

Comments

=== DeVore demands legislature reconvene===

Run for the House or Senate.

The courts aren’t the branch.

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 11:58 am
If he thinks he knows better than the legislature, perhaps he should run for office.

Comment by Anon E Moose Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 11:59 am
What OW said.

Comment by Anon E Moose Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 11:59 am
Devore wants the legislature to do what no one outside of a lone Clay County judge has done, take him seriously.

Comment by Pundent Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 12:02 pm
Wait… if I pay the $50 filing fee to bring a lawsuit against the state do I get the power to call them into special session too?

Sounds like each judicial circuit in the state just found an untapped source of revenue.

Comment by Concerned Dem Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 12:07 pm
I am much much more comfortable having emergency health disaster decisions being made by the career health and disaster experts at the agencies and their unitary boss rather than a factional demagogic legislature where few members have the expertise to act

Comment by Bob Loblaw Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 12:12 pm
Andy Manar was on local radio this morning and indicated support for a return to session now for ethics. Not waiting.

Comment by 4 percent Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 12:14 pm
That is cute Tommy. Will you hold your breath until they do?

Comment by JS Mill Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 12:20 pm
He needs an end game. He made a few bucks filing suits(many attorneys will file anything for a fee), but is probably getting over run with requests for everyone to file a suit.

Sort of something you were supposed to learn in law school…There is a difference between having a point, and having a case.

Comment by the Patriot Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 12:22 pm
Many times in my life I have encountered someone like Mr. DeVore who presumes they have power, authority, status, or some stature or another that grants them leverage they do not have.

The gall of this man to so actively fight to bring harm to others and harm to our state under the auspices of good intent.

===Run for the House or Senate.===

I’d put even money on this being an informal prelude to his campaign.

Comment by Candy Dogood Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 12:23 pm
Watching people be taken in by their own propaganda is fascinating. Devore may want to take not of Herman Cain. This is a dangerous time to believe nonsense. Clay and Scott counties are ticking upward now. Sangamon is sprinting acing ahead. Karma doesn’t like to be taunted too many times…

Comment by Anotheretiree Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 12:25 pm
Did I miss him being out in charge of stuff?

Comment by Cheryl44 Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 12:25 pm
===I’d put even money on this being an informal prelude to his campaign.===

Well, he was elected to a school board once.

Actively working to reduce the population of people who might vote for you seems to be an odd approach though.

Comment by TheInvisibleMan Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 12:29 pm
–the attorney wrote he is “imploring” lawmakers to determine rules for schools and businesses so both can safely resume operations without harming public health.–

Well the executive bracnch is already trying to do that, but you don’t seem to like it. Part of me does wish they had dealt with this sooner, though, and another part of me wants them to pass something identical to what is already being done to shove it back in his face.

Comment by Ron Burgundy Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 12:33 pm
Does Thomas DeVore wear a beanie with a propeller?

Comment by Rudy’s teeth Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 12:35 pm
I for one would love to see DeVore run for and win a seat in the state Senate, just so I can watch Don Harmon run circles around him during sessions.

Comment by DirtLawyer Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 12:50 pm
he would halt the progress of his “dozen or so” lawsuits

Getting to an appellate court would also halt the progress of his many lawsuits. A lot quicker, too.

Comment by Jibba Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 1:06 pm
Apparently he doesn’t read the Illinois COVID 19 daily updates.

Comment by pool boy Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 1:29 pm
Legislature not in person, school not in person.

I love the kids more than them, so this is easy.

Comment by Lurker Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 2:53 pm
=I for one would love to see DeVore run for and win a seat in the state Senate, just so I can watch Don Harmon run circles around him during sessions.=

Honestly, I think you have a good point. It isn’t like he is going to gain a seat for the ILGOP, he would just be replacing another wingnut, so it could be entertaining.

Comment by JS Mill Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 3:20 pm
=The courts aren’t the branch=

Now do Pritzker….

Comment by 3rd ward Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 3:29 pm
=== Now do Pritzker….===

Huh?

lol

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 3:31 pm
Jason has been quiet on this issue. He’s going to have a primary on his hands with this guy.

Comment by Highland IL Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 4:02 pm
Well, I’m going to stomp my feet and hold my breath until I get a pony.

That won’t work, either.

Comment by JoanP Thursday, Jul 30, 20 @ 4:31 pm