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Illinois Shields Immigrants with New Legal Protections

12/9/2025

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Illinois enacts a law shielding immigrants from federal immigration enforcement near courthouses, hospitals, universities, and day cares.
The law authorizes individuals unlawfully arrested at court to seek up to $10,000 in damages.
State Senate President Don Harmon emphasized the law's constitutional basis.
Critics say the law may face challenges under the Supremacy Clause.
The law prevents release of medical records and restricts sharing immigration status information by universities and daycares.

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Story summary

Illinois enacts a law shielding immigrants from federal immigration enforcement near courthouses, hospitals, universities, and day cares.
The law authorizes individuals unlawfully arrested at court to seek up to $10,000 in damages.
State Senate President Don Harmon emphasized the law's constitutional basis.
Critics say the law may face challenges under the Supremacy Clause.
The law prevents release of medical records and restricts sharing immigration status information by universities and daycares.