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."

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.”

  • oatscoopOPEnglish
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    8 hours ago

    I get the impression this directive is more about sending a message.

    Edit: I learned something new.

    A pardon doesn’t remove a conviction and discriminating against someone convicted of a crime isn’t federally illegal, as that isn’t a protected class. I’m not sure how this works with Illinois law given we have Conviction Record Protection. I do know state law specifically forbids hiring people with specific convictions (particularly violent ones) for certain jobs – e.g. Police, fire, etc. And IDPH will absolutely pull your licenses for something as “minor” as not paying child support.