Illinois Legislative House Black Caucus Issues Statement Following SCOTUS Decision to Bar Affirmative Action in College Admissions

Jun 30, 2023 | Ammons, Buckner, Canty, Collins, Davis, du Buclet, Evans, Flowers, Ford, Gordon-Booth, Harper, Jones, Lilly, Mayfield, Meyers-Martin, Nichols, Slaughter, Smith, Tarver, Welch, Williams, J

CHICAGO – The Illinois Legislative House Black Caucus issued this statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision blocking efforts to expand equity and opportunity in college admissions: “Our radical Supreme Court’s tragic decision to sever equitable...

Ammons Rejects SCOTUS Decision, Vows Action on Student Debt Relief

Jun 30, 2023 | Ammons

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, came out opposing Friday’s SCOTUS ruling rejecting President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, which would’ve delivered $20,000 in student loan repayment relief for millions of borrowers with outstanding...

Ammons Responds to SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling

Jun 29, 2023 | Ammons

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, released the following statement regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action in college admissions:  “The Supreme Court has once again proven they are out of touch with the realities...

Rep. Ammons Hails Balanced Budget, Focus on Education

May 27, 2023 | Ammons

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, issued the following statement regarding her legislative accomplishments:  “When I returned to session in January, I wanted to put families of color, and the needs of everyday Illinoisans, first, and as this...