SB3700 amends the Illinois Civil Rights Act to allow lawsuits for deprivation of rights under the Illinois Constitution.
SB3700 amends the Illinois Civil Rights Act of 2003 by adding a new cause of action for deprivation of rights secured by the Illinois Constitution. It allows any person who is deprived of rights, privileges, or immunities under the Illinois Constitution to bring an action against the offending party. The bill also provides for the award of reasonable attorneys' fees and costs to prevailing plaintiffs. The act may be referred to as the Abraham Lincoln Law.
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