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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John O'Connor

Illinois lawmakers approve ban on immigration arrests near courthouses

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Illinois lawmakers have sent Gov. JB Pritzker legislation prohibiting federal authorities from making immigration arrests near courthouses, but even one of the measure's top sponsors questions whether it can survive a court challenge.

The proposal adopted early Friday also allows lawsuits when people believe their constitutional rights have been violated during civil immigration arrests.

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