Gov. JB Pritzker bans Jan. 6 convicts from consideration for state jobs

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is more fallout on Friday from President Donald Trump's decision to pardon those convicted in the January 6th attack on the Capitol back in 2021.

ABC7 has obtained a letter, sent by Gov. JB Pritzker's office to central management services, banning those people from being considered for state jobs.

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The letter cites the state's personnel code as the reason behind the decision.

The letter goes on to say, "No one who attempts to overthrow a government should serve in government."

The governor's office is not commenting at this time.

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