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PROHIBITING THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF KANE COUNTY OWNED PARKING LOTS, VACANT LOTS, AND GARAGES FOR CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES AND AUTHORIZING SIGNAGE TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE ILLINOIS TRUST ACT AND ILLINOIS ACCOUNTABILITY COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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WHEREAS, the Kane County Board is committed to ensuring the safety, dignity, and human rights of all residents, including immigrants, consistent with the Illinois TRUST Act (5 ILCS 805); and
WHEREAS, recent reports and community concerns in Kane County regarding individuals identifying as federal immigration agents and the potential use of local public property for civil immigration enforcement activities have highlighted the need for clarity regarding County authority, County property-use policies, and protections required under Illinois law; and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Board affirms that all people, regardless of immigration status, are entitled to dignity, due process, and equal protection under the United States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois TRUST Act prohibits local law enforcement personnel from detaining individuals solely based on civil immigration detainers or assisting federal civil immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant or court order; and
WHEREAS, Executive Order 25-06 issued by the Governor of the State of Illinois establishes the Illinois Accountability Commission to ensure compliance by local governments with state
laws relating to civil rights, public safety, and immigrant protections, including the Illinois TRUST Act, and requires transparency and cooperation with its oversight and reporting functions; and
WHEREAS, the County maintains authority and responsibility over the management, use, and security of County owned property, facilities, resources, and personnel; and
WHEREAS, unauthorized use of County property for civil immigration enforcement staging or processing ma...
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