“Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch gave added meaning to the phrase “winning ugly” during Wednesday’s early morning hours. I’ve never seen anything like it, so let’s take a look.”

Conservative groups warn the change by the Democrat-dominated court could stir up constitutional challenges to what they say is actually an unconstitutional “speech code” setting attorneys up for possible politically motivated discipline, should lawyers in Illinois express opinions on politics or social issues disfavored by the state’s left-wing majority.