Illinois Legislature Gearing up to Send Dangerous Sanctuary Bill to Governor
Posted by Dan Stein | May 30, 2017
The Illinois Legislature is set to pass a controversial bill that will tie the hands of law enforcement severely hamper the federal government’s efforts to enforce immigration law in that state. Senate Bill (SB) 31, the so-called TRUST Act, is a sanctuary bill that threatens public safety by drastically restricting communication between state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies regarding criminal aliens. The Illinois House voted 62-49, closely along party lines, to approve SB 31. The Senate approved a slightly different version of the measure, 31-31, in early May.
SB 31 prohibits law enforcement from inquiring about the citizenship or immigration status of any individual they encounter. This prohibition alone will severely limit law enforcement’s ability to cooperate in immigration enforcement matters. SB 31 also stops law enforcement from arresting, searching, or detaining any person on the basis of their immigration status, detainer, or an administrative warrant that may be issued by the federal government. Likewise, SB 31 prohibits law enforcement from entering into any agreement or program with federal officials for training or participation in immigration enforcement, including the 287(g) program.
http://immigrationreform.com/2017/05/30/illinois-legislature-gearing-up-to-send-dangerous-sanctuary-bill-to-governor/
