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ICIRR’s executive director Lawrence Benito calls on Representative Anthony Deluca, Representative Emily McAsey and Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow to stand behind SB 1064

The following is a statement by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR):

The following is a statement by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR):

Today, the Supreme Court hears arguments on the constitutionality of Arizona's immigration law, SB 1070.

As CCA-backed Arizona immigration law comes before US Supreme Court, leaders protest CCA plans to build in Crete

Today, the Illinois Senate passed  SB 1064, Senator Antonio Munoz’s bill to bar the State, counties, and municipalities from contracting with private companies to run civil detention centers.  SB 1064 passed the Illinois Senate by a vote of 34-17.  This bill would block an immigration detention cent

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS -- The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) is pleased with the proposed budget that Governor Pat Quinn announced today.   This budget announcement shows that Governor Quinn will continue his commitment to help immigrants succeed in our country.

54 Year-old Cameroonian Mother, Asylum Seeker in ICE custody awaiting deportation

Chicago, IL