Kwame Raoul

Rule Changes

His office agreed not to enforce the hemp law against plaintiffs and association members through Nov. 19

Most Illinois sellers must stop selling hemp-derived THC drinks on Nov. 12, but the state has agreed not to enforce the ban against about 250 businesses involved in a federal lawsuit until Nov. 19. That is when U.S. District Judge Martha Pacold is scheduled to hear their request to block the law.

Updated 9 hours ago

Built World

Announced and defended the settlement

Chicago households that heat with Peoples Gas will see $56.18 knocked off their November bills. The credits come from a $125 million settlement between the utility and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul over surcharges tied to its pipe-replacement program.

Updated Yesterday

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Co-lead plaintiff in the coalition lawsuit

Two federal courts struck down Trump administration rules on September 21 that tied social services to immigration status checks under a 1996 welfare law. A Rhode Island judge vacated notices from five agencies that would have forced Head Start, family planning clinics, and shelters to verify clients' immigration status.

Updated Sep 23

Rule Changes

As of July 2026: Among the five state AGs who sued and won

The Department of Health and Human Services ended its six-month freeze on $10 billion in child care and family-aid money for five states on July 14. The funds, meant for low-income families in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York, are flowing again.

Updated Jul 15

Force in Play

As of May 2026: Lead plaintiff in Illinois lawsuit against DHS

U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez denied Minnesota's request for a temporary restraining order against Operation Metro Surge on February 2, 2026. She cited insufficient proof of constitutional violations, though she acknowledged evidence of racial profiling and excessive force.

Updated May 20