Illinois lawmakers propose repeal of TRUST Act, cooperation with ICE
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — A new bill in the Illinois Senate would require state law enforcement agencies to cooperate with U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) and repeal the state's TRUST Act, which places limitations on police action.
The TRUST Act, signed by former Gov. Bruce Rauner (R) in 2017, prevents state law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. It was amended by the Way Forward Act, which added additional requirements and protections.
'The Illinois TRUST Act, enacted in 2017, made Illinois a 'sanctuary state' for undocumented immigrants,' House Republicans in petition posted on its website. 'Currently, the cost of providing services to undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers is costing taxpayers an estimated $2.84 billion from fiscal year 2023 through fiscal year 2025, which doesn't even include education costs or other various state and local services. We must repeal the TRUST Act to end Illinois' sanctuary state status and stop the flow of undocumented immigrants into Illinois.'
Senate Bill 1313 would reverse the 2017 law and ensure 'undocumented immigrants charged with or convicted of a felony are identified, reported, and deported,' according to a press release.
The bill was filed by Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia).
Freeport Sen. Andrew Chesney (R) and Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) filed the Immigration Enforcement Act, Senate Bill 1203, which looks to .
'Since taking office, Governor Pritzker has not only doubled down on policies that make it virtually impossible for law enforcement to work with federal immigration authorities to remove dangerous, illegal immigrants from our streets but has also directed our state's law enforcement officers to obstruct federal law,' said Chesney. 'He's done everything but roll out the red carpet for illegal immigrants, all while tying the hands of law enforcement behind their backs. It's a masterclass in how not to govern.'
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's Office the TRUST Act's purpose is to build trust between law enforcement and migrants residing in Illinois.
The repeal bills have been referred to the Rules Committee.
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