AG Raoul today announced that since President Donald J. Trump took office on January 20, 2025, lawsuits filed by Raoul’s office have protected approximately $6.6 billion in federal funding for the state of Illinois and critical programs and services that support individuals, families and organizations across the state. In the past year, Raoul’s office has filed more than 50 lawsuits defending the rule of law and the civil rights of all Illinoisans, which have been under attack by the Trump administration.  

“At the core of every action my office has taken, we are fighting to protect the rule of law. This is not an abstract concept; it is the principle that laws are applied in a consistent and predictable manner. The rule of law ensures that the Constitution’s bedrock principles of separation of powers, state sovereignty, democratic accountability, due process and equal protection under the law can be relied upon. My team has been working around the clock every day of the week to protect over $6.6 billion, as well as fundamental rights that cannot be quantified in dollars and cents. I commend my talented and hard-working staff for the countless hours they have worked defending our Constitution and preserving vital programs for our residents.” – AG Raoul