Signed as Law: Illinois Prohibits Warrantless Data Collection from Household Electronic Devices
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Sept. 16, 2021) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill into law that bans police from collecting data from household electronic devices such as Alexa and Ring without a warrant in most situations. The enactment of this legislation not only...
Signed as Law: Illinois Limits State and Local Cooperation With Federal Immigration Enforcement
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Aug. 10, 2021) – Earlier this month Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Sen. Omar Aquino (D-Chicago) sponsored Senate Bill 667 (SB667). The new law expands the Illinois...
To the Governor: Illinois Bill Would Limit State and Local Cooperation With Federal Immigration Enforcement
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 3, 2021) – On Monday, the Illinois Senate gave final approval to a bill that would limit state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Sen. Omar Aquino (D-Chicago) introduced Senate Bill 667 (SB667) on Feb. 25. The legislation...