FOIA Request to Pike County Sheriff's Office Regarding Immigration Detainer Records Issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency on January 29, 2025.
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at West Central Reporter have submitted a request for public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
Our request specifically pertains to documents and/or records showing persons committed to county jails in Pike County that have had an Immigration Detainer issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency lodged against them since January 29, 2024.
As media professionals involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await a response from the Pike County Sheriff's Office regarding this matter. We will continue our efforts in promoting transparency within local government institutions and keeping our readers informed about significant issues affecting their communities.
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