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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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.
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.
