URGES-ABOLISH ICE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mike Simmons-Gessesse

A formal Illinois Senate resolution urging the abolition of ICE and advocating humane, alternative immigration enforcement approaches, without creating new state law.

Referred to Assignments

Summary of SR 588 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Purpose and intent

URGES: The resolution expresses a formal urging related to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The title indicates an objective to abolish ICE, signaling a policy stance rather than direct legislative action creating law.

As a resolution, it is typically non-binding and serves to convey the sentiments or policy preferences of the Illinois Senate.

Key provisions and changes

Since SR 588 is a concurrent or Senate resolution rather than a bill creating statutory changes, its primary “provisions” are:

A formal statement urging national policymakers or relevant authorities to abolish ICE.
Encouragement for alternatives to ICE’s functions, such as reform or replacement with other approaches to border and immigration enforcement.

The resolution may reference principles or policy positions (e.g., reallocating resources, focusing on humane treatment, or redirecting enforcement priorities), but it does not itself create new state law or funding.

Affected entities and scope

Directly affected: The Illinois General Assembly and its constituents, particularly immigrant communities and advocates concerned with immigration enforcement policies.

Indirectly affected: National immigration policy discourse and federal agencies charged with immigration enforcement. The resolution may influence lawmakers, stakeholders, and advocacy groups within Illinois by signaling state-level positions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

As a resolution, SR 588 does not establish a program, funding, or regulatory deadlines.

The typical process involves introduction by a senator, possible committee referral, debate, and a vote in the Senate. If adopted, it becomes part of the official record and expresses the body’s stance.

No immediate state‑level implementation requirements or budgets are attached to resolutions of this nature.

Additional context

Sponsor: Co-sponsor Mike Simmons-Gessesse is listed as a co-sponsor, indicating support within the chamber.

The resolution’s impact is primarily symbolic and political, aiming to influence public conversation and federal policy considerations rather than to mandate actions within Illinois law.

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