Creates the Unmasked Federal Enforcement Transparency Act. Provides that an officer, agent, employee, or contractor of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations, Homeland Security Investigations, or any other component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security engaged in immigration-related arrests, detentions, or field investigations in Illinois shall not wear a face covering or otherwise intentionally conceal the officer's or agent's face or identity while conducting or participating in an enforcement action in the State. Provides that a temporary face covering may be used only when the supervising officer documents, in writing, an immediate and specific safety threat that cannot be mitigated by other means. Provides that during an enforcement action, a covered federal officer or agent shall display: (1) a clearly visible name or unique identification number; and (2) a clearly visible insignia or marking identifying the officer's federal agency. Provides that use of unmarked uniforms or equipment that obscures agency affiliation is prohibited during public-facing enforcement activity. Provides that no State agency, unit of local government, or law enforcement officer shall materially assist, coordinate with, or provide resources to any enforcement action that violates these provisions. Provides that the Attorney General may receive and investigate complaints of violations of the Act, may issue subpoenas, and may bring a civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction. Provides that no employee or contractor of a State or local governmental entity shall be retaliated against for reporting a violation of the Act to the Attorney General. Preempts home rule. Defines terms. Contains a severability provision. Effective immediately.
Reaffirms the right to due process as the bedrock of a fair judicial system. Condemns racial profiling and the violent tactics that are eroding trust in all of law enforcement. Condemns the lawless actions of the Trump Administration that have defied local and constitutional laws and denied people of all types of immigration status their rights to due process.
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that a licensed day care center shall not disclose or threaten to disclose to any other person, entity, or agency information regarding or relating to the actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status of a child or an associated person, unless disclosure is required by State or federal law. Provides that a licensed day care center shall not consent to entry to its premises by a law enforcement agent for immigration enforcement action unless the law enforcement agent provides valid identification and a signed judicial warrant or order or subpoena to enter the facility. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services or the Department of Early Childhood, as is applicable, to make available on its website specified resources for families. Provides that, if a child's parent or guardian directly faces immigration enforcement action, a licensed day care center shall use the child's emergency contact information and release the child to the persons designated as the child's emergency contacts or into the custody of an individual who presents a properly executed appointment of short-term guardian form on behalf of the child. Sets forth provisions requiring a licensed day care center to adopt certain policies concerning consent to disclosure. Establishes enforcement provisions for violations of disclosure provisions. Effective immediately.
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that a licensed day care center shall not disclose or threaten to disclose to any other person, entity, or agency information regarding or relating to the actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status of a child or an associated person, unless disclosure is required by State or federal law. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services or the Department of Early Childhood, as is applicable, to make available on its website specified resources for families. Provides that, if a child's parent or guardian directly faces immigration enforcement action, a licensed day care center shall use the child's emergency contact information and release the child to the persons designated as the child's emergency contacts or into the custody of an individual who presents a properly executed appointment of short-term guardian form on behalf of the child. Sets forth provisions requiring a licensed day care center to adopt certain policies concerning consent to disclosure. Provides that the policies shall not have the effect of excluding or discouraging a child from any program at the licensed day care center because of the actual or perceived immigration status of the child or the child's parent or guardian. Establishes enforcement provisions for violations of disclosure provisions. Effective immediately.
