A proposed bill in Illinois would implement a pilot program to allow the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office to represent non-citizens who are victims of crime for free in the federal immigration system. Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart announced his support for Illinois House Bill 2731, which would establish the Victim Centered Approach Pilot […]
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Lake County protests begin as Naval Station Great Lakes becomes ground zero for deployment of ICE, DHS
Several hundred protesters carrying signs and bullhorns descended on North Chicago on Saturday to protest outside of Naval Station Great Lakes regarding President Donald Trump’s anticipated deployment of ICE, DHS, and National Guard troops in the Chicago area. The protestors gathered in front of the Naval Station Great Lakes entrance, waving signs that read, “The […]
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McHenry County sheriff says Illinois law restricting police from working with feds on immigration endangers community
The McHenry County sheriff has called out an Illinois law that prevents law enforcement from working with the feds on immigration matters, saying the law compromises the safety of the community. McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman issued a statement on Thursday discussing the sheriff’s office when it comes to aiding federal agencies. The Illinois Trust […]
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Gov. Pritzker signs bill that prohibits jails in the state from housing ICE detainees
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law on Monday that will prohibit jails in Illinois from housing ICE detainees and severely limit local law enforcement from working with federal immigration agents. Senate Bill 667 — also called the “Illinois Way Forward Act” — was passed 36-19 in late May. On Monday, Pritzker signed SB 667 […]
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Letter: Lake County Sheriff says they will not enforce federal laws on immigrant community
Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg and dozens of law enforcement nationwide have signed a letter saying their agencies will not participate in federal immigration enforcement in hopes of gaining trust from the immigrant community. “In the wake of the August 3 El Paso mass shooting as well as the other acts of mass violence we […]