CHICAGO – To uplift and support survivors of human trafficking and related crimes, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported a new law that will allow survivors to apply for and receive public benefits. “It is critical that we make a commitment to...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that allows developmentally disabled individuals who live in group homes to retain more of the money they make from employment. “For far too long, our state’s disabled workers have been...
CHICAGO –To strengthen Illinois’ commitment to diversity and inclusion in schools, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that prohibits K-12 schools across the state from banning hairstyles associated with cultural, racial or ethnic...
CHICAGO – To help local families protect themselves against COVID-19, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is partnering with Bullying Prevention Awareness 365 and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) and...
CHICAGO – Businesses would be prohibited from asking employees to sign confidentiality agreements that limit their ability to speak out about instances of sexual assault and harassment under legislation supported by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago. “When an...