- Illinois has enacted a new law aimed at protecting courthouse areas from federal immigration arrests conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- The legislation prohibits ICE from executing immigration arrests in the vicinity of courthouses across the state of Illinois.
- The law was passed to safeguard immigrants’ access to the judicial system without fear of immigration enforcement actions.
- Under the new law, individuals can file civil lawsuits in response to potential violations of their constitutional rights related to immigration enforcement activities near courthouses.
- The legislation reflects Illinois lawmakers’ commitment to ensuring the protection of civil liberties within the context of immigration enforcement.
- This law is part of broader efforts to address concerns about the treatment and rights of immigrants within the state.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/illinois-lawmakers-pass-bill-banning-ice-immigration-arrests-near-courthouses)
