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DIAG Sues Illinois Over 'Democrat' Naming Rights

1/28/2026

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  • Democrats for an Informed Approach to Gender (DIAG) filed a lawsuit against Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias over a 1988 law requiring party consent to use "Democrat" in organizational names.
  • The law has raised First Amendment concerns but has not faced significant legal challenges.
  • DIAG opposes the Democratic Party's position on transgender issues and aims to solicit donations in Illinois.
  • The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) supports DIAG, claiming the law violates free speech rights.