2022 Articles

90 Days Means 90 Days, Not 91 Days By Michael J. Maslanka February 2022 The seventh circuit recently ruled that a former FEMA employee's time to sue for alleged disability discrimination started when he received an email regarding the agency's final decision on his claim, not the day after when he opened the attachment containing the decision.

ARDC Intermediary Program By Hon. James M. Radcliffe, (ret.) December 2022 An overview of the ARDC's Intermediary Program.

Cindy G. Buys, Recipient of the 2021 ABA Rasmussen Award for the Advancement of Women in International Law By Megan D. Rice February 2022 Human & Civil Rights Section Council member Cindy G. Buys is the 2021 recipient of the American Bar Association’s Mayre Rasmussen Award for the Advancement of Women in International Law.

Comments From the Chair By Hon. James M. Radcliffe, (ret.) May 2022 A note from the chair.

Disability Rights on the Global Stage By Abigael Schulz May 2022 Disability rights incorporate basic human rights principles that should be integral to all societies. Has the United States failed to protect those rights on the international stage?

Human and Civil Rights Hodgepodge By Michael J. Maslanka December 2022 The human and civil rights set forth in the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights have been raised and considered in several recent statutes and cases.

Illinois Appellate Court Rules Athletic Organizations Are Subject to the Illinois Human Rights Act By Ronald S. Langacker September 2022 In a matter of first impression, the appellate court held that youth athletic organizations and sports teams cannot engage in discriminatory actions as defined by the IHRA.

Illinois Human Rights Legislation Update By Ronald S. Langacker September 2022 A summary of new laws passed within the last legislative session in Illinois concerning human and/or civil rights.

Illinois Voters Approve Workers’ Rights Amendment By Ronald S. Langacker December 2022 On Nov. 8, Illinois voters approved the Illinois Constitution Amendment 1, which amends the state constitution to guarantee workers a broad right to collective bargaining.

ISBA Rural Practice Initiative Expands Legal Representation in Rural Illinois Counties By Ronald S. Langacker February 2022 The ISBA is working to address the problem of the shortage of attorneys in rural areas of Illinois through its Rural Practice Fellowship Program.

Profiles of Human & Civil Rights Section Council Members By Megan D. Rice February 2022 A member spotlight on the Human & Civil Rights Section Council chair, Hon. James M. Radcliffe.

Resolution of the Human and Civil Rights Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association May 2022 In response to the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine, on March 28 the Human and Civil Rights Section Council adopted a resolution condemning Russia’s actions within Ukraine and expressing support for the Ukrainian people.

Resolution on Ukraine December 2022 The International and Immigration Law Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association drafted and adopted a resolution on violations of international law in Ukraine. The ISBA General Assembly voted to adopt the resolution at its Midyear Meeting on Dec. 9, 2022.

Right to Bargain v. Right to Work: Workers’ Rights Constitutional Amendment on the Illinois November Ballot By Ronald S. Langacker October 2022 In the 2022 November general election, voters in Illinois will be called upon to decide whether a proposed Amendment 1—referred to as the Workers' Rights Amendment—should become part of the Illinois Constitution.

‘Technicality Can Bring Fairness’ By Michael J. Maslanka May 2022 Knowingly or not, the Illinois Supreme Court upheld Article 10 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights in its recent decision in People v. Moon.

Title: A Different ‘Hail Mary’ on the Gridiron By Junaid Afeef September 2022 Kennedy v. Bremerton School District re-imagines the gridiron understanding of the “Hail Mary” at public school football games.

Upcoming CLE: Spring 2022 Illinois Human Rights Update May 2022 On May 19, 2022, the Human & Civil Rights Section will be presenting a webinar entitled Illinois Human Rights Update: Spring 2022.