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.