Cook County and its treasurer's and clerk's offices have beaten, for now, claims brought under a class action accusing the county and its officials of discriminating against black and Latino homeowners under the system the county uses to seize and sell off homes whose owners haven't paid their property taxes.

But an attorney for the plaintiffs said other core claims remain against the county, accusing Cook County of unconstitutionally taking their home equity. And the lawyer said they are evaluating their options for attempting to revive their other claims, as well.

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