Bill > HB4105

This bill amends the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Illinois TRUST Act to expand the authority of peace officers when dealing with individuals arrested for felonies who are potentially residing in the United States without legal authorization. Specifically, the bill allows peace officers who arrest someone for a felony and reasonably believe the person is in violation of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act to inquire about the individual's immigration status. The officer is permitted to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about the arrest and pending prosecution in such cases. Furthermore, the bill requires law enforcement agencies to provide an arrested or charged person's known immigration status to federal agencies upon request. This legislation effectively creates an exception to previous sanctuary-type protections, giving local law enforcement more latitude in cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. The bill aims to increase collaboration between local and federal authorities in addressing potential immigration violations, particularly in cases involving felony arrests. By adding these provisions, the bill seeks to provide peace officers with clearer guidelines about immigration status inquiries and reporting during criminal proceedings.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4105&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104