Politics & Government
Gov. Pritzker Seeks Change Of Venue For Stay-At-Home Order Challenge
The governor's says he wants expert witnesses and public health officials to be able to testify more conveniently.
CHICAGO (CBS) — Gov. JB Pritzker is asking a court to transfer Rep. Darren Bailey’s lawsuit challenging the statewide stay-at-home order to Sangamon County, arguing it’s “the most convenient venue” for the case.
The governor’s motion for a change of venue argues expert witnesses and public health officials who would be called to testify do not live in Clay County, where Bailey filed his lawsuit, and because some of those witnesses, and all of the documents in the case are officially located in Springfield, the case should be moved to Sangamon County.
