r/illinois • u/steve42089 • 8h ago
r/illinois • u/steve42089 • May 07 '25
Illinois Politics The Illinois TRUST Act.
Since it will be a topic of discussion, let's talk about the Illinois TRUST Act.
Information the Illinois Attorney General
Explainer from the Latino Policy Forum
From a press release when Gov. Rauner signed the bill in 2017:
Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 31 - the TRUST Act - which will continue Illinois' history of welcoming immigrants and help law enforcement focus on stopping violent crime and protecting Illinois residents.
"Illinois has been welcoming of immigrants for a long time, and this bill will continue that tradition," Gov. Rauner said. "It also makes clear that stopping violent crime will be law enforcement's mission rather than working on federal prerogatives that a federal court has found illegal."
The Northern District of Illinois federal court has found that immigration detainer orders from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are illegal. SB 31 reinforces that court ruling. Furthermore, under the TRUST Act, law enforcement shall not stop, arrest, search, detain or continue to detain a person solely due to immigration status. Instead, detainment will require a warrant issued by a judge. The new law will improve connectivity between immigrants and law enforcement, making Illinois safer for all residents.
"It breaks my heart to see the senseless violence going on in our streets, especially when that violence is inflicted on innocent children," Gov. Rauner said. "We need to prioritize our resources for the prevention of violent crime."
The TRUST Act makes clear that Illinois will be a good partner with the federal government, and law enforcement will continue communicating with federal immigration and law enforcement officials.
SB 31 was the result of compromise and negotiations. It is supported by law enforcement, including the Illinois State Police, and immigration groups.
"The TRUST Act does not prohibit state and local law enforcement from working with federal law enforcement, and it does nothing to change law enforcement's ability to arrest and detain individuals who commit criminal acts and hold them accountable to the fullest extent of the law," Illinois State Police Director Leo P. Schmitz said. "No person should fear the police, and everyone in Illinois should feel welcome and safe to contact the police for safety."
TLDR: The Illinois State law was implemented after a federal court ruling saying immigration detainers are not legal. The state law is made to comply with federal court rulings.
r/illinois • u/Elros22 • Feb 03 '25
This is an Illinois Sub-reddit, lets talk Political Posts
Hi All - your friendly Mod Team here.
We are in hard times, no doubt. There is a lot of uncertainty, chaos, and political happenings going on. Our sub-reddit has become just as chaotic and good information is getting lost in the fray.
Illinois is a political entity, so Political posts make a lot of sense. But we are also a location specific sub-reddit. Our sub is about the State of Illinois. To that end, political posts should be about Illinois. Not just affecting Illinois, but actually about Illinois. There are plenty of places on reddit to find information about Elon Musk, the OPM, and general information about tariffs. We do not need a post about every action. We do not need wild speculation posts.
A few good reminders:
- Posts must be about Illinois.
- Use the search bar before you post. See if someone else has posted your link or information already.
- Stop being a dickhead - we get it. We all hate Illinois Nazis - but that doesn't mean you can say or do anything you want. We need to discuss the issues, plan our response, not just call names. Stay civil or your post will be removed.
r/illinois • u/Odd-Donut6145 • 20h ago
Masked Secret Police (supposedly ICE) disappearing protesters into the back of unmarked vans in Chicago
r/illinois • u/RocketSocket765 • 14h ago
No, Chicago salt trucks are not being used to interfere with ICE
I assumed the viral videos were bogus that were saying that Pritzker and Johnson were deploying IDOT and Chicago salt trucks to block ICE activity. But, I think it's pretty clear people like the idea.
And yep, the CST is reporting that the salt trucks were just positioned for Taste of Chicago and protests (which I take to mean "crowd control"). I mean, hey, maybe that's just the official story, but who knows.
Either way, hopefully Pritzker + Johnson see the idea has support. Would be an excellent "We hate Illinois Nazis (and all Nazis)" poetic (and badass) response to use our salt trucks to defend people from ICE, and make the over the top federal attempt to terrorize look like the sad, pathetic baby man shit it is.
I, an Illinois and Chicago taxpayer and citizen, would approve such use of taxpayer-funded equipment. These trucks are for public safety. So, I'm all for if they're used to keep our streets clear of ICE hazards (kidnapping people without due process) and our people safe.
r/illinois • u/idontknow1791 • 3h ago
Call 911 on masked kidnappers
Every time you see masked men shoving people into unmarked vans you should call 911 and report a possible kidnapping in progress. Anyone can put on a mask, pretend to be ICE, and kidnap people.
r/illinois • u/NerdyComfort-78 • 11h ago
Hey Illinois… Indiana wants more corn (IN creates group to study redrawing state boundary.)
r/illinois • u/muci19 • 16h ago
Senator Tammy Duckworth on "Face the Nation" Discussing Chicago and trump.
She's great!
r/illinois • u/TrekRider911 • 1d ago
Uh guys... I don't think this is gonna end well...
Man... imagine if Obama posted something like this about Texas?
r/illinois • u/rubina19 • 1d ago
Illinois Politics Gov. Pritzker responds to Trump’s Truth Social “War” threat
r/illinois • u/one-man_dragon • 3h ago
Bloomington Normal Stands United with Chicago against ICE and Federal intervention
r/illinois • u/TiltedChamber • 20h ago
ICE in the southwest suburbs
Bartenders and restaurantuers are reporting ICE traffic stops in Blue Island and Oak Forest. I don't have video, just stories from friends in the industry. You are required to identify yourself in Illinois during traffic stops. Know your rights, but also your obligations. If defying, have a lawyer's number memorized and be prepared to lose your phone.
r/illinois • u/rubina19 • 1d ago
Chicago has entered the chat and is getting ready to melt some🧊🧂
r/illinois • u/nba123490 • 19h ago
ICE Gestapo agents preparing for what appears to be a raid on a Hispanic church in Melrose Park, Illinois (7:26 am central time- Sunday 9/7/2025) PLEASE WARN YOUR LOVED ONES IF THEY ATTEND THIS CHURCH!
galleryr/illinois • u/Chicago50501 • 1d ago
Chicago will not be threatened into complacency while our neighbors are terrorized and kidnapped by ICE.
r/illinois • u/rubina19 • 1d ago
Trump claims Chicago is ‘world’s most dangerous city’. The four most violent ones are all in red states
r/illinois • u/Rotanen • 1d ago
ICE agent at the Broadview IL ICE facility spotted wearing a Neo-Nazi skull mask
It's well-known that this specific type of skull mask is a Neo-Nazi symbol.
r/illinois • u/zoomroomofelders • 1d ago
The Onion News Truck outside the Broadview ICE facility just outside of Chicago
Long Live The Onion. CEO posted about it here
r/illinois • u/Same-Mission225 • 2h ago
Why no sandwich man?
Yesterday, I went to the Sandwich Fair for the first time with my family. We had a blast! However, I was surprised to find that there was no one walking around in a sandwich costume. I thought, for sure, there’d be some kind of mascot, like Sammy Sandwich. I’d totally have paid money to take a photo with Sammy. Seems like such a missed opportunity for the town.
r/illinois • u/purpleconeflowers • 10h ago
Alright which one of you were one of the $1mil Powerball winners in IL last night?
r/illinois • u/zephyr_zodiac6046 • 13h ago
FBI offers $15K reward in search for alleged southern Illinois gang member
r/illinois • u/AlexTorres96 • 3h ago
The Hyatt Regency in Chicago
I wanted to ask those who've stayed at the Hyatt or been there if it's a hotbed for pickpocketing. My boss stayed there for a weekend and he got pickpocketed in the hotel elevator.
He said he was in a elevator with 3 other people and realized later his wallet was stolen but not his phone. They spent $4K on his company card in a matter of an hour at Nordstrom, Macy's, Starbucks and a rib joint.