RAC-IL

RAC-IL's work was made possible with generous seed funding from the Michael & Alice Kuhn Foundation.

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Since 2018, RAC-IL has organized with 25+ Reform synagogues and 50,000 Reform Jews throughout Illinois to build a more just state, country, and world for all.

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National Campaign

Democracy thrives when every voice is heard and every vote counted. Join our nonpartisan campaign to ensure everyone has an equal say in decisions that impact our lives. 

State EVEV Events 

Join RAC-IL as we register voters in Racine, Wisconsin with the Wisconsin Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign (WIVEC) and the Racine Interfaith Coalition (RIC). The day will begin with a short training session, followed by canvassing and a wrap-up session.

State Campaigns

The Illinois Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism is advocating for the passage of Karina's Bill. Karina's Bill will strengthen the law which requires firearms to be removed from homes where domestic violence survivors have been granted an order of protection. Join RAC-IL as we work to pass this important legislation in November 2024.

Updates

  • July 2024: Senate President Harmon promised to call the bill during November Special Session
  • June 2024: U.S. Supreme Court decided in U.S. V. Rahimi that bills like Karina's Bill are constitutional
  • May 31, 2024: Bill not called during regular session.
  • April-May 2024: RAC-IL advocates for passage of Karina's Bill
    • Over 145 Emails to Legislators
    • Over 100 Calls to Legislators
    • Six Lobby Meetings with Legislators
  • March 2024: RAC-IL launches campaign in support of Karina's Bill
  • January 2024: RAC-IL officially supports Karina's Bill

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Past Successes

  • Ending money bond in Illinois through the passage of The Pretrial Fairness Act 

    Illinois became the first state to abolish cash bail and allow a more equitable system for pretrial detention. The law is considered a national model for other states seeking to end the practice of cash bail.
     
  • Stopping housing discrimination based on income through passage of HB 2275 

    The measure made discriminating against people based on their source of income explicitly against the law. This type of discrimination most often happens to people when they try to use housing vouchers or other public benefits rather than traditional wage income to pay rent. Illinois was the 20th state to pass such protections.
     
  • Ensuring that everyone in the state can interact with law enforcement when needed, regardless of immigration status

    The Illinois Way Forward Act, SB 667, strictly limited local law enforcement collaboration with civil immigration authorities and made Illinois the third state to end immigrant detention.

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