Illinois lawmakers are happy a federal judge halted President Trump's federal funding freeze Tuesday, but they aren't relying on the temporary injunction. Why it matters: State lawmakers are worried that the freeze could have lasting damage to residents who rely on Medicaid and other public services.

Raoul and five other Democratic attorneys general claim the White House's freeze on federal assistance programs is unconstitutional.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul alleges the caregiver failed to check the water temperature before placing the resident in a hot shower.

Illinois Attorney General Raoul discusses how the Trump administration is impacting Illinois, including on immigration and a federal funding freeze.

Legislators and medical policy advocates revealed the proposal at a press conference Wednesday at the capitol in Springfield. The measure, House Bill 1443 is backed by Sen. Robert Peters, D-Chicago, and Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Tuesday said the Trump administration's move to freeze funding for federal assistance programs is an unconstitutional violation of the separation of powers between the White House and Congress.

The Trump administration’s surprise federal funding freeze spurred discord and pushback in Illinois even as a judge temporarily blocked the effort.

"The language in the 14th Amendment is clear and unambiguous. If you are born in this country, you are a citizen of this country," Raoul said of President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship.

The freeze on federal funding and grants has wide-ranging implications and impacts everything from funding for child care, university research and roads and bridges.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's lawsuit claims President Donald Trump's executive order is unconstitutional.

A new bill in the Illinois Senate would require state law enforcement agencies to cooperate with U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) and repeal the

Illinois is joining five other states in suing to stop President Donald Trump’s recent push to temporarily freeze federal loans, grants and other financial aid. Attorneys general from Illinois,