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Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Orland Park resolutions states police will work with ICE on immigration matters, opposes state law on issue
Orland Park says its police will work with federal immigration agents on cases involving undocumented immigrants charged with or convicted of criminal offenses. The Village Board recently adopted a resolution that also supports Senate Bill 1313 that would undo provisions of existing state law concerning law enforcement coordination with federal agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Trustees also reaffirmed Orland Park is not a sanctuary city, citing an ordinance approved by the board in January 2024. The recent resolution came Feb. 3, as the Justice Department sued Chicago, Cook County and the state over sanctuary policies. Those policies 'have the purpose and effect of making it more difficult for, and deliberately impeding, federal immigration officers' ability to carry out their responsibilities in those jurisdictions,' the plaintiffs argue in their lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court in Chicago. The lawsuit argues the U.S. Constitution's Supremacy Clause 'prohibits Illinois, Chicago, Cook County, and their officials from obstructing the Federal Government's ability to enforce laws that Congress has enacted or to take actions entrusted to it by the Constitution.' Orland Park, in its resolution, says it 'rejects policies that prioritize political ideology over public safety and opposes any law that shields individuals with criminal records from lawful detention and removal.' 'Law enforcement must have the necessary tools to address crime effectively, without artificial legal restrictions that impede cooperation.' The village said copies of the approved resolution would be sent to Gov. JB Pritzker and leaders in the Illinois General Assembly as well as Orland Park's representatives in Springfield. Senate Bill 1313, filed late last month, would amend the Illinois Trust Act, which was enacted in 2017 and generally prohibits police from participating in immigration enforcement. Among other things, it bars police from stopping, arresting, searching or detaining someone based solely on their citizenship or immigration status. The Senate measure would direct police to notify ICE if it has in custody a person who is not a U.S. citizen and who was convicted or charged with a criminal offense under Illinois law. Before trustees voted to adopt the resolution, some spoke in favor of it and against the Trust Act. 'This just embarrassing to live in a state that doesn't support the ICE and doing everything humanly possible to put criminals behind bars,' Trustee William Healy said. 'I hope it somehow makes a difference.' Mayor Keith Pekau said federal law supercedes state law in matters of immigration. 'It is unacceptable for the state and the county to place the village of Orland Park, our police officers and our residents in direct conflict with federal authorities,' Pekau said. 'This is a necessary step toward restoring law and order' he said of the Senate bill. The Justice Department lawsuit specifically goes after the Trust Act, signed into law by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. The law generally prohibits state and local law enforcement from getting involved in deportation efforts with ICE or other federal law enforcement agencies dealing with immigration matters. While the law prevents state and local law enforcement from assisting the federal government with regular immigration enforcement, it allows coordination when there is a federal criminal warrant involved.
Chicago Tribune
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Orland Park resolutions states police will work with ICE on immigration matters, opposes state law on issue
Orland Park says its police will work with federal immigration agents on cases involving undocumented immigrants charged with or convicted of criminal offenses. The Village Board recently adopted a resolution that also supports Senate Bill 1313 that would undo provisions of existing state law concerning law enforcement coordination with federal agencies such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Trustees also reaffirmed Orland Park is not a sanctuary city, citing an ordinance approved by the board in January 2024. The recent resolution came Feb. 3, as the Justice Department sued Chicago, Cook County and the state over sanctuary policies. Those policies 'have the purpose and effect of making it more difficult for, and deliberately impeding, federal immigration officers' ability to carry out their responsibilities in those jurisdictions,' the plaintiffs argue in their lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court in Chicago. The lawsuit argues the U.S. Constitution's Supremacy Clause 'prohibits Illinois, Chicago, Cook County, and their officials from obstructing the Federal Government's ability to enforce laws that Congress has enacted or to take actions entrusted to it by the Constitution.' Orland Park, in its resolution, says it 'rejects policies that prioritize political ideology over public safety and opposes any law that shields individuals with criminal records from lawful detention and removal.' 'Law enforcement must have the necessary tools to address crime effectively, without artificial legal restrictions that impede cooperation.' The village said copies of the approved resolution would be sent to Gov. JB Pritzker and leaders in the Illinois General Assembly as well as Orland Park's representatives in Springfield. Senate Bill 1313, filed late last month, would amend the Illinois Trust Act, which was enacted in 2017 and generally prohibits police from participating in immigration enforcement. Among other things, it bars police from stopping, arresting, searching or detaining someone based solely on their citizenship or immigration status. The Senate measure would direct police to notify ICE if it has in custody a person who is not a U.S. citizen and who was convicted or charged with a criminal offense under Illinois law. Before trustees voted to adopt the resolution, some spoke in favor of it and against the Trust Act. 'This just embarrassing to live in a state that doesn't support the ICE and doing everything humanly possible to put criminals behind bars,' Trustee William Healy said. 'I hope it somehow makes a difference.' Mayor Keith Pekau said federal law supercedes state law in matters of immigration. 'It is unacceptable for the state and the county to place the village of Orland Park, our police officers and our residents in direct conflict with federal authorities,' Pekau said. 'This is a necessary step toward restoring law and order' he said of the Senate bill. The Justice Department lawsuit specifically goes after the Trust Act, signed into law by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. The law generally prohibits state and local law enforcement from getting involved in deportation efforts with ICE or other federal law enforcement agencies dealing with immigration matters.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
