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Governor signs bill into law that allows non-citizens to become police officers in Illinois

(The Center Square) โ€“ Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a bill into law, which has since gone into effect, that allows non-citizens to become police officers in Illinois. House Bill 3751 passed with bipartisan support during the spring session. Police groups were split between being neutral and supporting the measure. State Sen. Chapin Rose, […]

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Lawmakers advance bill that would allow non-citizens to be police officers in Illinois

(The Center Square) โ€“ Lawmakers have advanced a measure that will soon be sent to the governor’s desk that would allow certain immigrants to become police officers in Illinois. Current federal law prohibits a non-U.S. citizen from becoming a police offer throughout the country. House Bill 3751 looks to change that law in Illinois. The […]