Ill. Gov.’s Suit Thrown Out
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette carries an Associated Press article titled, “Federal judge dismisses suit to stop Illinois base closure“
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s lawsuit aimed at stopping the military from moving fighter jets from Illinois to Indiana.
Judge Jeanne Scott ruled that Illinois had suffered no economic loss or breakdown in security because a federal commission’s recommendation to move 15 F-16s to a base in Fort Wayne, Ind., is not final.
In a statement, Blagojevich said that the “battle to do what is right for Illinois and our country is certainly not over.” But a spokesman said aides had not yet decided on the next step.
The Democratic governor argued that the 183rd Fighter Wing could not be relocated without his permission because it is part of the state militia he controls.
He asked the judge to issue a temporary restraining order to keep the Base Closure and Realignment Commission from sending its report to President Bush. The report is due by Thursday.
Update: The Chicago Tribune contains an article headlined, “Judge tosses suit over fighter jets.”
