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Skokie trustees reaffirm sanctuary-style protections, agree to review coalition suggestions
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Trustees and members of the public on Monday reviewed Skokie’s 2017 welcoming ordinance and the village’s policies on interactions with federal immigration authorities, with village leaders saying most recommendations in a letter from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights are already reflected in village policy.
Trustees and members of the public on Monday reviewed Skokie’s 2017 welcoming ordinance and the village’s policies on interactions with federal immigration authorities, with village leaders saying most recommendations in a letter from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights are already reflected in village policy.
Mayor Van Dusen summarized the village’s stance and staff guidance: "We do not share village data with third party vendors. Period. We do not detain anyone based only on immigration status," he said, reading a synopsis of police guidance that he said was developed…
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