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.”

  • JillyB@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    6 days ago

    I wonder if this actually affects anyone. The article mentions that ~50 of the pardoned were Illinois residents. What are the chances one of them is a state employee? Does this even affect existing employees or does it only affect future hiring? I’m betting a right wing group finds one of them and gets them to apply for a random state position they aren’t even qualified for and uses the rejection to sue the state.

    • oatscoop@midwest.socialOPEnglish
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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.