Illinois governor halts local cooperation with federal immigration raids and deportations.

BREAKING: Governor of Illinois says local law enforcement won’t cooperate with raids and deportations of illegals in his state pic.twitter.com/TswLV6UnNg

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Governor J.B. Pritzker has made it clear that local law enforcement in Illinois will not cooperate with federal immigration raids and deportations. This position is supported by the Illinois Way Forward Act, which was designed to protect immigrant communities by limiting local involvement in federal immigration enforcement.

The law, initially signed in 2021 and updated in 2024, prohibits state and local law enforcement from working with federal authorities on immigration matters. It aims to strengthen trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement, ensuring that residents feel safe to report crimes and seek help without the fear of deportation.

The policy is enforced statewide, affecting all counties and local agencies. It prevents local law enforcement from entering into agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain or deport individuals based solely on their immigration status.

This law impacts every county in Illinois and ensures that all state and local law enforcement agencies comply with the non-cooperation stance.

Sources:

• Illinois General Assembly – Illinois Way Forward Act (Public Act 102-0234)
• Illinois Attorney General’s Office – Resources for Law Enforcement and Immigration
• Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights