What Is A Sanctuary City, And How Does It Differ From Other Types Of Jurisdictions in Illinois? A sanctuary city is a municipality that has adopted a policy of protecting undocumented immigrants by not prosecuting them solely for violating federal immigration laws.

5 days ago · President Trump’s Justice Department sued the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago and local officials Thursday over laws creating a sanctuary city. Accusing the officials of impeding federal ...

Updated 1/07/25: Map and list of sanctuary cities, counties, and state that are obstructing federal immigration enforcement.

5 days ago · CHICAGO (AP) — The Trump administration sued Chicago on Thursday alleging that ‘sanctuary’ laws in the nation’s third-largest city “thwart” federal efforts to enforce immigration laws.. The lawsuit, which also names the state of Illinois, is the latest effort to crack down on places that limit cooperation between federal immigration agents and local police.

5 days ago · Justice Department sues Chicago and Illinois over 'sanctuary' laws Updated February 6, 2025 2:49 PM ET Originally published February 6, 2025 11:37 AM ET Heard on All Things Considered

5 days ago · The Trump administration sued the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago on Thursday, alleging that their sanctuary city policies are blocking federal authorities from enforcing immigration laws.

Jan 1, 2025 · Sanctuary cities are places where local law enforcement is prohibited from collaborating with federal immigration officials when they try to enforce immigration laws, including deportations. But there are limitations. We discuss that and more on Statewide.

Oct 6, 2023 · As more migrants in Chicago arrive, most residents want an end to their sanctuary city status, a M3 Strategies poll says. The poll included 18 questions on why likely voters wanted the...

In response to intensified immigration enforcement and actions toward so-called sanctuary cities, the Attorney General's Office has a “Know Your Rights” public awareness campaign to help immigrants living in Illinois understand their rights and …

Oct 20, 2023 · Chicago has been a self-proclaimed sanctuary city for more than 38 years, with five mayors vowing to shield all immigrants in Chicago from federal agents, regardless of whether they are citizens, permanent residents or asylum seekers.