IL HJR0005The bill honors Fred T. Korematsu for his brave work in defending civil liberties. It encourages schools and universities in Illinois to include his story and contributions to justice in their educational programs. This aims to educate students about the importance of standing up for American values.
IL HJR0005 is a house bill in the Illinois 104th General Assembly, sponsored by Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D), currently “Engrossed” since May 30, 2025.
We track 10,997 Illinois bills this session, 27 of them sponsored by Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz.
The key recorded vote (House, May 30, 2025) ended 115–0 and passed.
Supporters would highlight this bill as a vital recognition of Fred Korematsu's legacy and his fight for civil rights. They would frame it as an important step in educating future generations about justice and the protection of civil liberties, promoting awareness and understanding of historical injustices.
Critics might argue that the bill focuses too much on a single historical figure and could overshadow other important narratives in the fight for civil rights. They could also express concerns about the potential for politicizing education by mandating specific historical content in school curriculums.
Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.
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What does IL HJR0005 do?
The bill honors Fred T. Korematsu for his brave work in defending civil liberties. It encourages schools and universities in Illinois to include his story and contributions to justice in their educational programs. This aims to educate students about the importance of standing up for American values.
How did the vote on IL HJR0005 go?
The key recorded vote (House, May 30, 2025) ended 115–0 and passed.
What is the status of IL HJR0005?
IL HJR0005 is currently “Engrossed” in the Illinois legislature.
Who sponsored IL HJR0005?
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D) sponsored IL HJR0005.
