The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois over its immigration laws, which the DOJ claims are in violation of federal immigration policies. This legal action is seen as a test of Illinois’ sanctuary policies, which limit cooperation between state and local law enforcement agencies with federal immigration authorities.
The lawsuit was announced by the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, who argued that Illinois’ policies hinder the ability of federal immigration officials to carry out their duties and protect public safety. The DOJ is seeking to block Illinois from enforcing certain laws that restrict communication and cooperation with immigration authorities.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has defended the state’s sanctuary policies, stating that they are intended to make immigrant communities feel safe and welcome in Illinois. He has vowed to fight the lawsuit in court.
This legal battle between the federal government and Illinois highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding sanctuary policies and the conflict between state and federal approaches to immigration enforcement. It remains to be seen how this lawsuit will impact Illinois’ immigration laws and policies in the future.
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