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Illinois Enacts HB 1312 to Curb Courthouse Arrests and Shield Immigrants' Data

Pritzker cast the new law as a state safeguard against aggressive federal immigration tactics.

Overview

  • The governor signed the measure on Dec. 9, prohibiting civil arrests in and around state courthouses during covered proceedings.
  • Hospitals are barred from disclosing protected medical information for immigration enforcement purposes.
  • Schools cannot threaten or take action based on the real or perceived immigration status of students, employees, or their families.
  • Childcare providers are prohibited from sharing a person’s or child’s immigration status unless required by law.
  • The law outlines complaints and legal remedies for abuses during civil immigration operations, as Illinois leaders cite recent sweeps like Operation Midwest Blitz and a DHS spokesperson accuses Pritzker of violating the Constitution.