Illinois Governor Bars Jan. 6 Rioters From State Jobs Following Trump Pardons

Governor JB Pritzker directs state agencies to block hiring of individuals involved in the Capitol attack, citing their actions as incompatible with government service.

Governor JB Pritzker issued a directive prohibiting state agencies in Illinois from hiring individuals who participated in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
The directive came in response to President Donald Trump's sweeping pardons of over 1,500 individuals involved in the insurrection, including those convicted of violent crimes.
Pritzker described participation in the Capitol attack as 'infamous and disgraceful conduct' that undermines democratic principles and the mission of the state workforce.
The order leverages Illinois' Personnel Code, which allows rejection of candidates for state employment based on conduct that violates public trust and integrity.
Legal challenges to the directive are anticipated, as critics question its compatibility with state civil rights laws regarding employment decisions.