The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois, accusing it of unlawfully limiting the cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. The lawsuit alleges that a 2017 law known as the Trust Act restricts communication and cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), hindering the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
The lawsuit comes amid ongoing tensions between the federal government and some states and cities over immigration policies. The Trump administration has been pushing for increased cooperation between local and federal authorities in enforcing immigration laws, while some states and cities have adopted policies limiting such cooperation.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has defended the Trust Act as necessary to ensure that immigrant communities feel safe and secure, arguing that it is up to the federal government to enforce immigration laws. However, the Department of Justice argues that the state is interfering with federal authority and hindering efforts to enforce immigration laws.
The outcome of the lawsuit could have wide-reaching implications for the enforcement of immigration laws and the relationship between state and federal authorities. It remains to be seen how the legal battle will unfold and what impact it will have on immigration policies in Illinois and beyond.
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