New Illinois commission set to document ICE abuses

A Chicago community member with whistles to alert others of ICE activity; Source: CNN

The Commission will consist of up to nine members appointed by the governor, including a chair and vice chair, officials said. The IAC will issue a report with findings and recommendations to the governor and make the report publicly available. The work of the IAC will be supported by the Illinois Department of Human Rights. 

“The federal government is pushing the boundaries of their authority to terrorize our communities while disregarding all legal and moral accountability in the process. We will not meet intimidation with fear — we will meet it with truth,” said Pritzker in the press release issued upon announcement of the commission.

Illinoisans who have witnessed or experienced concerning conduct by federal agents are encouraged to visit the IAC website at ilac.Illinois.gov for forthcoming information about the Commission’s work, hearing schedules, and other updates. 

Read the full press release about the formation of the commission.