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House Bill 5723: Can Illinois Launch a State-Level Epstein Investigation?
Illinois lawmakers have introduced House Bill 5723, dubbed the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Act, to create a bipartisan state commission with subpoena power tasked with investigating any crimes tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking network that involve Illinois — including offenses that happened in the state, targeted Illinois residents, or involved local institutions. Supporters, led by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid and survivor advocates, argue that federal efforts have left unanswered questions and that Illinois has the authority to pursue accountability under state law. The proposed…
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