Scope: State (Illinois)
Branch: Legislative
Severity: Green
Date occurred: August 15, 2025
Illinois HB 2436, concerning the Cook County Public Defender, was signed into law as Public Act 104-0225 on August 15, 2025. The measure addresses the scope of legal representation the office may provide, including in matters touching immigration enforcement.
Constitutional basis: Ordinary state legislative power to define a county public defender office's statutory duties, a routine and repeatedly exercised authority under the Illinois Constitution.