GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS SIGNING A PACKAGE OF LEGISLATION TO FURTHER PROTECT IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES IN ILLINOIS.

ONE NEW LAW MAKES IT A CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATION FOR EMPLOYERS TO HARASS OR REFUSE TO HIRE AN EMPLOYEE ON THE BASIS OF WORK AUTHORIZATION STATUS. ANOTHER, SPONSORED BY SENATOR JACQUELINE COLLINS OF CHICAGO, TACKLES VIOLENCE.

THREE OF THE NEW LAWS ADDRESS IMMIGRANT HATE CRIMES, EXPAND WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS AND REQUIRE LOCAL OFFICIALS TO END PARTNERSHIPS WITH ICE SAYS THE GOVERNOR.

THE FINAL NEW LAW CREATES A TASK FORCE TO ENSURE STATE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE MEETING THE NEEDS OF IMMIGRANTS.