Illinois TRUST Act
Coverage of Illinois TRUST Act in the Nexus archive.
- DHS scorches Pritzker's 'sanctuary' state after child rapist on ICE detainer released
The Department of Homeland Security criticized Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for releasing a convicted child rapist, Erik Giovanni-Quiroa, after ignoring an ICE detainer. The state's TRUST Act, which restricts cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, is cited as a factor in the incident, with DHS accusing 'sanctuary' policies of endangering communities.
- DHS scorches Pritzker's 'sanctuary' state after child rapist on ICE detainer released
The Department of Homeland Security criticized Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for releasing a Guatemalan national convicted of child sexual abuse after his ICE detainer was ignored under the state's TRUST Act. ICE later arrested the individual, Erik Giovanni-Quiroa, on the streets of Chicago after he evaded custody.