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The Supreme Court will consider reviving a lawsuit challenging Illinois' mail-in ballot counting policy, which could impact future election law challenges and clarify who has standing to sue over election issues, amid ongoing political debates over mail-in voting.
The Supreme Court will consider a challenge to Illinois law that allows mail-in ballots received up to two weeks after Election Day to be counted, in a case brought by Rep. Mike Bost. The case questions whether such ballots should be included in official results, amid broader debates over mail-in voting practices and election security. The Court's decision is expected by June 2026, but it is uncertain whether they will rule on the merits or just on procedural standing issues.
Illinois has become the first state in the US to pass a law ensuring that child social media influencers are compensated for their work. The law, which will go into effect on July 1, 2024, requires parents to set aside a percentage of earnings for child influencers featured in monetized online platforms. Child influencers will be entitled to a share of earnings based on their appearances in content generating at least 10 cents per view. The law aims to protect children from exploitation and requires vloggers to maintain records and set aside earnings in a trust account for the child until they turn 18. Other states may consider similar legislation, especially those with a high volume of family vloggers and social media influencers.