Part of Cook County's ban is being challenged by state law, prompting discussion on the viability of county-level restrictions.

How could Cook County's data sharing restrictions affect the supreme court?

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Cook County's data sharing restrictions could face judicial review by the supreme court The proposed Cook County amendment seeks to prohibit private companies with county contracts from sharing personal data, including license plate numbers, with third parties like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. If passed, this measure would close loopholes that previously allowed ICE agents access to court, jail, health, and Department of Motor Vehicles data through county contractors. Because Cook County's ordinances are subject to judicial review, the scope and legality of this new restriction could be challenged in the supreme court.

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How it reaches supreme court

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As a county ordinance, the restriction on data sharing within Cook County is subject to judicial review and potential challenge by the supreme court. This means the highest court could examine the measure's legality and scope.

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The amendment would prohibit private companies with county contracts from selling and sharing information with third parties such as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.chicagotribune.com
The measure would close loopholes that previously gave ICE agents access to court, jail, health and Department of Motor Vehicles data through county contractors.chicagotribune.com
The amendment is expected to be voted on by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Thursday and would take effect in 60 days if it passes.chicagotribune.com

Why it matters

The legislation represents a significant attempt by Cook County to protect resident data from immigration enforcement agencies. If passed, it would fundamentally change how county contractors handle sensitive information, specifically blocking the sale of personal data, including license plate numbers, for commercial purposes.

This effort places the county's data privacy policies under the scrutiny of the supreme court. The court would need to determine if the county's attempt to restrict data sharing is legally sound, especially given that the measure excludes cases involving a criminal warrant or court order.

What we don't know yet

Will the legislation pass the Cook County Board of Commissioners?
What specific legal grounds would be used to challenge the ordinance in the supreme court?

What would change this answer

The Cook County Board of Commissioners passes the amendment on ThursdayThe legal clock starts ticking, making a challenge by opposing parties in the supreme court more likely.

The supreme court issues a preliminary injunction against the ordinanceThe implementation of the data sharing restrictions would be immediately halted, regardless of the final ruling.

Who else could feel it

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