Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near courthouses, hospitals or colleges

Dec 9, 2025 - 17:01
Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near courthouses, hospitals or colleges
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Immigrants living in Illinois, among the states hit hardest by the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, are now shielded from federal enforcement near courthouses, hospitals, university campuses and day cares under a law Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker signed Tuesday. The law, which takes effect immediately, also provides legal steps for people whose [...]