Illinois Trust Act

Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria speaks from the podium in the city council chambers as members of the gallery sit behind him holding signs protesting President Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Peoria police chief, mayor, residents decry ICE activities

Joe Deacon

Peoria Mayor Rita Ali and Police Chief Eric Echevarria spoke strongly Tuesday against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity that turned deadly in Minnesota as they sought to assure residents of the city’s commitment to protect the public.

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Illinois House approves TRUST act for immigrants

Dusty Rhodes, Associated Press

The Illinois House approved a measure that would prohibit local law enforcement agencies independently from enforcing federal civil immigration laws.…

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Illinois Senate leader touts bill to protect immigrants

Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Senate's leader is promoting legislation he says will protect immigrants from Trump administration actions. Several…