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Occupy Chicago Speaks Out Against Proposed NATO, G8 Ordinance
Preparations for the upcoming NATO and G8 summits in May has led the city to introduce a city ordinance that would increase fines for resisting arrest and change the hours for parks and other public property. First introduced as temporary changes, the Chicago Tribune reports the changes would actually become permanent, raising concern amongst Occupy [...]
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Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle Signs Ordinance Against Immigration Detentions
Cook County Commissioners Stop Cooperating with Unconstitutional Detainers Program Community members and civic and religious leaders gathered on Monday Sept. 26 to recognize the leadership of Jesus Garcia and fellow commissioners to approve a new ordinance and establish a public policy to respond to detention orders from ICE, as Toni Preckwinkle formally signed the new [...]
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Cook County Ordinance Prevents Detaining Immigrants for ICE
An ordinance passed by the Cook County Board will no longer allow Cook County jail authorities to hold detainees wanted by immigration enforcement longer than their sentence requirement. The ordinance, introduced by Cook County Commissioner Jesus G. Garcia (D-7), passed with a 10-5 vote on Wednesday and requires the county’s sheriff to refuse to honor [...]
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