Illinois Network of Charter Schools et al v. Raoul et al

  1. March 19, 2026

    Ill. Officials Seek Dismissal Of Union Neutrality Law Challenge

    Illinois officials have urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a new state law requiring charter schools to include a "union neutrality clause" in their charter agreements, arguing that the charter schools bringing the suit fail to show that the law is unconstitutional.

  2. February 27, 2026

    Charter Schools Lose Bid To Block Ill. Union Neutrality Law

    An Illinois federal judge won't block a new state law requiring charter schools to include a "union neutrality clause" in their charter agreements that instructs them to remain neutral on the unionization of their employees, ruling that the law is not unconstitutional.