Stories by Abena Bediako

What’s Next for Birthright Citizenship After the Supreme Court’s Ruling

Abena Bediako |

The legal battle over President Donald Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship is far from over despite the Republican administration’s major victory Friday limiting nationwide injunctions.

Illinois Health Officials Raise Concerns Over Changes to CDC Vaccine Committee

Abena Bediako |

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. last week announced he would “retire” the entire panel that guides U.S. vaccine policy.

New Group, Database Designed to Help Combat Organized Retail Theft in Illinois

Abena Bediako |

Organized retail theft has been a felony in Illinois since 2023, through a law dubbed the INFORM Consumers Act, which broadly characterizes the crime as when someone knowingly steals at least $300 in merchandise from one or more stores with the intent of reselling it.

 

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