By West Central Reporter |
Oct 25, 2023
State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer has introduced a bill to repeal the TRUST Act, which designates Illinois as a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants. The TRUST Act, implemented in 2017, prevents local law enforcement agencies in Illinois from participating in immigration enforcement.Rep. Davidsmeyer argues that the surge in migrants coming to Illinois cannot be ignored, and that the state has become a safe haven for illegal immigrants. He asserts that Illinois offers free healthcare benefits, driver's licenses, housing assistance, and other taxpayer-funded...