SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a law prohibiting federal officials from taking enforcement actions against immigrants near courthouses, in hospitals, on college campuses or in daycare facilities. The law, which takes effect immediately, is in response to the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration in the Chicago area, launched in September. The law also provides for legal steps for those whose constitutional rights were violated during enforcement action, including a $10,000 in damages for someone unlawfully arrested while attempting to attend a court proceeding. “Dropping your kid off at daycare, going to the doctor, or attending your classes should not be a life-altering task,” Pritzker said at a bill-signing in a largely Latino neighborhood in Chicago. “Illinois — in the face of cruelty and intimidation — has chosen solidarity and support.” The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s “Operation Midway Blitz” arrested more than 3,000 people.
Illinois Enacts Law to Protect Immigrants Near Sensitive Locations
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a new law that prohibits federal immigration enforcement actions in sensitive areas like courthouses and hospitals, aiming to safeguard the rights of immigrants in the state.
In a significant move to protect the rights of immigrants, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a law on Tuesday that bans federal officials from carrying out immigration enforcement actions near courthouses, hospitals, college campuses, and daycare facilities. This legislation comes in response to the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement measures in Chicago, highlighting Illinois' commitment to support immigrant communities. The law also allows individuals whose rights were infringed upon during enforcement actions to pursue legal action, including damages of $10,000 for unlawful arrests at court proceedings.
