Illinois prohibits ICE from accessing courthouses amid constitutional issues
Illinois Bans Federal Immigration Agents from Courthouses Illinois has joined California and Connecticut in enacting a law that prohibits federal immigration agents from carrying out “civil arrests” of undocumented individuals near state courthouses. This trend towards sanctuary laws seems to stem largely from executive actions, and it raises questions about their constitutionality. Historically, since the […]
SNAP benefits paused as shutdown continues, Illinois families prepare for impact
SNAP Benefits Endanger Low-Income Families in Illinois Springfield, Illinois – As the federal policy enters its second month, millions of low-income Americans, including many in Illinois, are facing the loss of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Lines for food assistance are growing longer daily. For individuals like Lisa Weaving from Springfield, this issue […]
Illinois Enacts Law Barring ICE Arrests in Courthouses
Illinois Lawmakers Pass Bill to Protect Immigrants in Courthouses On Friday, Illinois lawmakers joined at least two other Democratic-led states by passing a bill that prohibits federal immigration agents from arresting undocumented individuals close to state courthouses. The legislation, which has been sent to Governor J.B. Pritzker for approval, seeks to not only stop Immigration […]
Illinois legislators pass law prohibiting immigration arrests close to courthouses
Illinois Assembly Passes Bill Limiting Federal Arrests of Immigrants Near Courthouses The Illinois General Assembly has approved a bill that would restrict federal agents from arresting immigrants in close proximity to courthouses. This legislation also allows individuals to take legal action if they believe their constitutional rights have been violated during an arrest. Passing primarily […]
Illinois Democrat shares video of supposed ICE protest crime, now facing charges
Illinois Candidate Charged in ICE Protest Indictment A Democratic congressional candidate from Illinois recently shared a video on social media that appears to illustrate the events outlined in a federal indictment accusing her of obstructing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Kat Abu-Ghazaleh, who is 26 and describes herself as a “Gen Z influencer,” dismissed the […]
Edwin Pacheco Meza, an undocumented immigrant from Illinois, faces charges in the deadly DUI accident involving Coles County Board member Michael Clayton.
Charges Filed After Fatal Crash in Illinois Two undocumented immigrants have been charged in connection with a tragic accident that resulted in the deaths of an Illinois county commissioner and his wife. Edwin Pacheco-Meza, aged 34, is alleged to have been driving under the influence when he caused the crash that killed Coles County Commissioner […]
Illinois Governor Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Johnson should try working a shift in border patrol gear.
Trump’s Border Czar Responds to Judge’s Order on ICE Actions On Tuesday, Tom Homan, President Trump’s border czar, appeared on Fox News Channel’s “The Ingraham Angle” to discuss U.S. District Judge Sarah Ellis’ recent directive requiring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials to obtain approval for immigration-related enforcement actions. This move has been backed by […]
Undocumented immigrants accused in deadly Illinois accident that took the lives of a couple.
Charges Filed After Fatal Crash in Illinois Two undocumented immigrants are facing charges following a tragic accident that resulted in the deaths of a county commissioner in Illinois and his wife. Edwin Pacheco Meza, 34, was reportedly driving under the influence in Westfield, Illinois, when he crashed into another vehicle, fatally injuring Coles County Commissioner […]
Deputy Sean Grayson in Illinois convicted of murder for the shooting of Sonya Massey
Former Deputy Convicted in Fatal Shooting of 911 Caller An Illinois jury found a former sheriff’s deputy guilty of second-degree murder in the case of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who had called 911 for assistance. The jury opted not to convict him of first-degree murder, which would have led to a sentence of 45 […]
Illinois House candidate faces charges from ICE demonstration
A progressive candidate in Illinois has been indicted on federal charges resulting from a protest outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in suburban Chicago. Kat Abu-Ghazaleh, who is 26, is a social media influencer and former journalist running for Congress in Illinois’ 9th District. She faces two charges: conspiracy to obstruct an ICE […]