The Attorney General's Office upholds just immigration policies and educates Illinois' immigrant communities about their rights and important services available as residents of Illinois. The Way Forward Act Adds Protections for Immigrant Communities

Illinois Welcoming Centers (IWC) Illinois Welcoming Centers (IWC) are comprehensive service centers for the integration of immigrants and refugees in Illinois. The Illinois Welcoming Center's innovative model eliminates systemic barriers that immigrants may have in approaching state services. Learn More.

Oct 5, 2023 · Thousands of migrants have been arriving in Illinois and Chicago for more than a year and new warnings claim thousands more could be sent to the region in the coming days and months.

14 hours ago · The Trump administration sued officials in Illinois, Chicago and Cook County on Thursday over policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement authorities, accusing them of ...

14 hours ago · The suit asserts that sanctuary laws in Chicago, Cook County and Illinois have obstructed federal efforts to enforce immigration policy. By Julie Bosman Reporting from Chicago The Trump ...

Aug 6, 2020 · One in seven Illinois residents is an immigrant, while another one in seven residents is a native-born U.S. citizen with at least one immigrant parent. In 2018, 1.8 million immigrants (foreign-born individuals) comprised 14 percent of the population. Illinois was home to 866,951 women, 844,506 men, and 79,856 children who were immigrants.

ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society.

The guidance clarifies the restrictions on participation in immigration enforcement by state and local law enforcement in Illinois and reminds law enforcement of certain legal obligations to assist foreign nationals and immigrant victims of crimes.

Jan 9, 2025 · Explore the nuances of Illinois immigration laws, including key provisions, enforcement, business impacts, and immigrant rights. Illinois immigration laws play a crucial role in shaping the experiences of immigrants within the …

It is time for a robust and coordinated response from the Federal, State, and local level to ensure that immigrants and asylum seekers thrive in Chicago and Illinois