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.”

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    6 days ago

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

    A pardon doesn’t remove a conviction and discriminating against someone convicted of a crime isn’t illegal, as that isn’t a protected class. A ton of government jobs in Illinois already won’t hire people convicted of felonies or certain misdemeanors.