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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A few Democratic state representatives introduced legislation last week to increase protections for immigrants in Illinois. The bill would no longer require schools, medical facilities and places of worship to give access to federal immigration authorities or local law enforcement working on their behalf.

State Democrats introduce bills to increase protections for immigrants

February 12, 2017

Illinois lawmakers introduced a bill on Wednesday that would expand the state’s protections for its immigrant population. Bills introduced to the Illinois House would no longer require schools, medical...

Proposed act would protect witnesses of gang crimes

May 14, 2013

Illinois state senators will vote in the coming weeks on a bill that would provide protection to witnesses of gang crimes, a measure that could help the efforts of Evanston police. The Gang Crime Witness...

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