Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced on Apr. 22 that his office’s lawsuits challenging what he called unlawful overreach by the federal government have protected about $8.6 billion for Illinois and programs serving residents across the state. Since January 2025, Raoul’s office has filed 63 lawsuits against actions by the Trump administration, with courts ruling in favor of Illinois in 93% of decided cases.
The announcement highlights the impact of legal efforts to defend funding for disaster recovery, public health, education, transportation, public benefits, and other services relied upon by individuals and organizations throughout Illinois. Raoul said these lawsuits were often developed in collaboration with other state attorneys general.
“The dedication and hard work of the attorneys in my office have resulted in a high rate of success for our cases, and protected $8.6 billion for the people of Illinois, as well as fundamental rights that cannot be quantified in dollars and cents,” Raoul said. “I am proud of our legal victories against unlawful actions by the Trump administration. I remain committed to this work, and to fighting for the rule of law.”
Raoul is scheduled to join Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield at a town hall event today in St. Paul, Minnesota to discuss their joint efforts to defend critical services from federal overreach. The event is part of a series where attorneys general hear concerns from citizens about harm caused by federal policies.
The Illinois Attorney General has advocated for vulnerable groups including workers, immigrants and seniors according to the official website. The office handles thousands of consumer complaints each year according to its official website and aims to protect consumers while promoting safer communities as well as environmental protections and rights issues according to its official website. Its advocacy extends statewide according to its official website, partnering with law enforcement agencies on crime victim support initiatives while promoting open government according to its official website. The office also offers services such as complaint filing related to consumer fraud or civil rights matters according to its official website.
Looking ahead, Raoul said he remains committed “to fighting for the rule of law” through continued litigation when necessary.
