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HB 1345

REPEAL ILLINOIS TRUST ACT

104th Regular Session Introduced by C.D. Davidsmeyer and 6 co-sponsors

HB 1345 repeals Illinois's Trust Act to allow local police to cooperate with ICE immigration enforcement and honor federal detainer requests.

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
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Bill Summary · HB 1345

Legislative bill overview

HB 1345 seeks to repeal Illinois's Trust Act, a 2011 law that limited local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The bill would remove restrictions that currently prevent Illinois police from complying with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requests and detainer requests without judicial warrants.

Why is this important

This change would fundamentally alter how local police interact with immigration enforcement, potentially increasing deportations from Illinois and affecting millions of residents in mixed-status households. It raises questions about trust between immigrant communities and local law enforcement, which agencies argue is essential for effective policing and crime reporting.

Potential points of contention

  • Public safety tradeoff: Opponents argue that cooperation with ICE discourages undocumented immigrants from reporting crimes or assisting police investigations; supporters contend federal immigration enforcement is a legitimate law enforcement priority
  • Local control vs. federal authority: The bill involves fundamental tension between state/local autonomy and federal immigration enforcement powers
  • Fiscal and practical impacts: Repealing the act could affect state and local resources devoted to immigration enforcement, detention costs, and community policing effectiveness

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

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