As Illinois House returns to Springfield, Democrats focus on Trump
First week of House session yields several symbolic resolutions condemning Trump administration
Tag: Immigration
Judge hesitant to grant dismissal of lawsuit over immigration agents’ use-of-force tactics in Chicago
A federal judge on Thursday said she’s hesitant to grant the dismissal of a case over immigration agents’ use-of-force tactics ...
New laws: Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom
The measures are among 300 new laws taking effect Jan. 1.
Trump administration sues Illinois over state law limiting federal immigration actions
When lawmakers passed the measure in October, many expected such a lawsuit.
Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s planned National Guard deployment to Chicago
Supreme Court rules against Trump Administration in Illinois National Guard appeal.
Appeals court weighs release of immigration detainees to electronic monitoring
The court is weighing whether roughly 400 immigrants arrested during Midway Blitz should be released to electronic monitoring.
7th Circuit temporarily halts judge’s order for daily appearances from Border Patrol’s Bovino
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino doesn’t have to appear in federal court for daily check-ins — at ...
State rep., comptroller candidate’s ICE disclosures draw threats from DOJ
Democratic lawmaker faces right-wing anger online for email blast apparently sharing ICE vehicle information.
Thousands mobilize in Chicago, across Illinois to send a message: ‘No Kings’
Tens of thousands join “No Kings” rallies in Chicago and statewide, protesting Trump-era immigration enforcement.
Judge calls feds ‘unreliable,’ temporarily blocks National Guard deployment to Illinois
The judge’s order lasts 14 days while the federal, state and local governments work on their next strategies.
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