Topic: Eavesdropping Law

Judge Stanley Sacks ruled the Illinois eavesdropping law unconstitutional, stating the statute's language is overly broad and criminalizes innocent conduct. The case stems from the 2009 arrest of street artist Christopher Drew, who was charged with a felony for recording his own arrest on a public street. While the State's Attorney plans to appeal, the ruling moves directly to the Illinois Supreme Court as the second circuit court decision to invalidate the law.