Former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich Is Disbarred After Trump Commutation

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich speaks during a press conference in front of his home in Chicago, Ill., on Feb. 19, 2020. Scott Olson/Getty Images

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was disbarred on May 18, more than two months after his prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump.

The Illinois Supreme Court said in a brief ruling that it was upholding a decision by the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.