WATCH LIVE: Pritzker testifies before Congress on immigration policies in Illinois
This hearing comes as the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants has expanded in recent days.
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Democratic governors defend immigration policies before Republican-led House panel
Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sat in front of large, full-color posters showing men who they said were in the country illegally when they were arrested for crimes in Illinois, Minnesota and New York — home of the governors testifying before the committee.
Thousands gather to protest ICE raids in Chicago, Los Angeles
At least two protests against recent ICE arrests will hit Chicago’s streets Tuesday, the latest in a string of demonstrations in support of immigrant communities in the city.
LA police swiftly enforce downtown curfew as protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown continue
Police swiftly enforced a curfew in downtown Los Angeles, making arrests moments after it took effect, while deploying officers on horseback and using crowd-control projectiles to break up a group of hundreds demonstrating against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Gov. Pritzker prepping for House committee showdown with help from top Biden attorney
Pritzker is preparing for Thursday’s House hearing on Illinois immigration policies with the help of Dana Remus, former White House counsel to President Biden.
How will this spring’s General Assembly session affect education in Illinois?
State lawmakers passed dozens of education bills. They also left hundreds more on the table when they wrapped up this past weekend.
Illinois seeks to prevent feds from tying funding for states to immigration enforcement
AG Raoul joins 19 other Democratic attorneys general in filing 2 lawsuits.
In Springfield visit, Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem takes aim at Gov. Pritzker’s sanctuary policies
Noem’s visit to the state capital also shows that President Donald Trump is actively targeting Pritzker, who is seen as a potential 2028 presidential contender.
UPDATE: University of Illinois confirms international student visas have been restored
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign said in an email that all affected international students have been notified about the reversal.
C-U community members protest for immigrant rights in downtown Champaign
Community members marched in downtown Champaign to protest the Trump administration’s efforts to target and deport those without legal status.
Metro East attorney helps immigrant families prepare for crackdown
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is prepared to care for children of parents facing deportation.
‘A Day Without Immigrants’: protestors gather in Urbana against Trump’s recent executive orders
Over 100 people gathered Monday on the Main Quad at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to participate in a “Day Without Immigrants” protest.
‘Deadlocked’ Champaign school board turns to regional superintendent again to fill open seat
After the board debated for an hour behind closed doors, Board President Gianina Baker announced that the members were too divided.
Trump officials join federal agents — and Dr. Phil — for immigration arrests in Chicago
Federal agents, with top Trump administration officials and right-wing media personality Dr. Phil McGraw in tow, descended on Chicago Sunday for a series of targeted immigration arrests.
Illinois schools prepare for immigration enforcement
The Illinois State Board of Education is encouraging local school districts to adopt clear policies spelling out how and when their staff should cooperate with federal immigration officials carrying out enforcement actions or seeking information from school officials.