- Illinois has enacted a new law that prohibits federal immigration arrests near courthouses within the state.
- The legislation aims to provide a safe environment for individuals to access the judicial system without fear of immigration enforcement actions.
- This law is part of broader state efforts to ensure the protection of civil liberties and the constitutional rights of individuals, particularly in vulnerable communities.
- The legislation also includes provisions that allow individuals to file civil lawsuits if their constitutional rights are violated in the context of immigration enforcement.
- This move highlights Illinois’ stance on limiting federal immigration authority’s reach within the state boundaries, particularly in the vicinity of courthouses.
- By preventing immigration arrests near judicial facilities, the state aims to remove barriers to justice for immigrants and other marginalized groups.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/illinois-lawmakers-pass-bill-banning-ice-immigration-arrests-near-courthouses)
