Loophole in Illinois Sanctuary Laws Lets ICE Hold Immigrants in County Jails

Source: Truthout · Bias: Far Left

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Illinois is a sanctuary state — but 17 of the state’s counties still have contracts to detain immigrants for ICE.

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Loophole in Illinois Sanctuary Laws Lets ICE Hold Immigrants in County Jails
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Loophole in Illinois Sanctuary Laws Lets ICE Hold Immigrants in County Jails

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Illinois is a sanctuary state — but 17 of the state’s counties still have contracts to detain immigrants for ICE.