First Amendment Group Sues Illinois over Party-Controlled Nonprofit Names

First Amendment group sues Illinois over party-controlled nonprofit names

A First Amendment advocacy organization is suing the state of Illinois over a 40‑year‑old statute that restricts which nonprofits may use the words “Democrat” or “Republican” in their official names.

Group challenges Illinois’ restrictions on using ‘Democrat,’ ‘Republican’ in org names - IPM Newsroom

Illinois Newsroom - The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Democrats for an Informed Approach to Gender, seeks to overturn an Illinois law that dates back to the 1980s, arguing that it violates the organization’s First Amendment rights. The post Group challenges Illinois’ restrictions on using ‘Democrat,’ ‘Republican’ in org names appeared first on IPM Newsroom.

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Dems Opposing Gender Ideology Sue Illinois Over Law Banning Use of 'Democrat' Without Approval

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The newly filed federal lawsuit highlights a little-known provision of Illinois law barring organizations from incorporating under names containing the words “democrat,” “democratic” or “republican” without the consent of the corresponding party’s state central committee. “Illinois is the only state to tell us we can’t fundraise there,” said Jenny Poyer Ackerman, of Democrats for an Informed Approach to Gender.

Group challenges state limit on group names

A 40-year-old law requires party consent to use "Democrat" or "Republican" in group names.