WE NEED A BIGGER RESTRAINER. Judge Issues Restraining Order Exempting Downstate Lawmaker From Pritzker’s Stay-at-Home Order

A judge has ruled against Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, issuing a restraining order over the extension of the state’s stay-at-home order, putting the statewide plan in jeopardy.

Clay County Circuit Court Judge Michael McHaney ruled against Pritzker’s order, granting a restraining order to Rep. Darren Bailey, who filed the lawsuit against the governor.

The ruling only applies to Bailey, exempting him from the stay-at-home order, but it’s unclear what impact the legal challenge will have on other state residents.