US EditionDOJ Sues Illinois’ Governor over Laws Protecting Immigrants at Courthouses and Hospitals
The DOJ argues Illinois' law limits federal immigration enforcement and risks officer safety while allowing civil suits against agents, affecting courthouses and public institutions.
- Monday the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Governor J.B. Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul over laws signed earlier this month limiting immigration enforcement at courthouses, hospitals, day care centers and public universities that took effect immediately.
- The DOJ argues House Bill 1312 is unconstitutional and exceeds state authority over federal immigration enforcement, and the lawsuit is part of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's effort to target laws impeding federal immigration operations.
- The law requires hospitals, day care centers and public universities to develop plans for federal immigration agents and limits sharing personal information, with a $10,000 damages remedy for unlawful arrests at court proceedings.
- DOJ officials warn the law jeopardizes agents by citing harassment and threats, and U.S. Attorney Steven Weinhoeft said Illinois politicians `attack law enforcement' linked to ignoring federal detainers.
- ICE's fall Operation Midway Blitz arrested more than 4,000 people, and data from early September through mid-October showed only 15% had criminal records.
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DOJ Sues Illinois Governor Pritzker over State Law Restricting Immigration Arrests
The Justice Department is suing Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, challenging state laws that restrict immigration arrests at courthouses, hospitals, daycare centers and public universities. ICE’s so-called Operation Midway Blitz has led to the arrest of more than 4,000 people in the Chicago area; data shows that only 15% had criminal offenses, which are mostly comprised of minor traffic offenses, misdemeanors or nonviolent felonies. Jillian Kaehle…
DOJ Sues Dem Gov. Over Illegal Immigrant ‘Protections’ on Public Properties.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) over new state laws aimed at protecting immigrants at courthouses, hospitals, and day care centers.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Governor J.B. Pritzker, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul (D), U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, and the DOJ.WHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was filed on Monday in Illinois following laws signed earlier this month.KE…
DOJ sues Pritzker, Illinois AG over law limiting immigration actions
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Monday against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) and Attorney General Kwame Raoul (D), challenging a state law that aims to limit the scope of federal immigration action and protect people against unconstitutional conduct by agents during civil immigration enforcement. Justice Department officials say the “Illinois Bivens Act” and the “Court…
The Philadelphia Tribune
Breaking OneJustice Dept. Sues Illinois Over Law Limiting Immigration Enforcement
The Justice Department sued the governor and attorney general of Illinois on Monday in an effort to strike down a new state law that limits federal immigration enforcement.
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