Sanctuary Information
(filed February 6, 2025)
U.S. v. State of Illinois, Cook County, City of Chicago - The Trump Administration sued to prohibit the enforcement of several state and local laws, such as Illinois’ Way Forward Act, TRUST Act, Chicago’s Welcoming City Act, and Cook County Ordinance 11-O-73. On July 25, 2025, a federal court dismissed the case based on standing issues, and also held that 8 USC 1373 has no preemptive power. This case is currently being appealed at the federal Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals (No. 25-2904).
Sanctuary Topics
Federal Litigation