Illinois

Statewide: What a sanctuary city can and cannot do

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Sean Crawford

Published January 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM CST

Sanctuary cities are places where local law enforcement is prohibited from collaborating with federal immigration officials when they try to enforce immigration laws, including deportations. But there are limitations.

We discuss that and more on Statewide.

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* Melissa Ellin tells us about some rural communities dealing with homelessness, despite a lack of resources like shelters.

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