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HR 622

CONDEMNS-ICE-EXCESSIVE FORCE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Carol Ammons and 38 co-sponsors

Illinois House resolution condemning ICE for excessive force, expressing state legislative disapproval of federal immigration enforcement tactics without legal enforcement mechanisms.

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
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Bill Summary · HR 622

Legislative bill overview

HR 622 is a resolution introduced in the Illinois House that condemns Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for excessive force. The bill expresses legislative disapproval of ICE enforcement practices and appears designed to formally document the state legislature's position on federal immigration enforcement tactics.

Why is this important

This resolution reflects ongoing tensions between state and federal authority over immigration enforcement. Illinois has positioned itself as a "sanctuary state," and this measure represents the legislature's attempt to hold a federal agency accountable to state values, though resolutions are non-binding and carry no legal enforcement power.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal vs. state jurisdiction: Critics may argue that state resolutions criticizing federal law enforcement agencies overstep state authority and interfere with federal immigration policy
  • Definition and evidence: The bill's effectiveness depends on how "excessive force" is defined and documented—opponents may question whether generalizations are supported by specific verified incidents
  • Symbolic vs. substantive impact: Resolutions are non-binding statements; supporters seek moral clarity while opponents may view this as performative politics that doesn't solve practical problems

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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