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Villa Park board approves ordinance limiting federal immigration enforcement on village property
Summary
The Village of Villa Park unanimously approved an ordinance amending section 1-1-10 of the municipal code to require federal immigration officers to present a signed judicial warrant and provide a verifiable copy to the Villa Park Police Department before taking custody on village property; the ordinance also directs the village to distribute bilingual 'know your rights' materials and to adopt reporting procedures within 15 days.
Village of Villa Park trustees on Jan. 12 approved an ordinance restricting federal civil immigration enforcement activities on village-owned or controlled property, adding a requirement that federal officers present a signed judicial warrant and give a copy to the Villa Park Police Department prior to any enforcement action.
Village President Kevin Patrick said the measure is intended to restore community confidence and ensure transparency after a recent national incident involving federal immigration enforcement prompted concern. "We must insist on oversight, clear standards for the use of force, and a meaningful voice for our community," Patrick said during the meeting.
Attorney Morton read the ordinance amendments the board adopted, adding language that federal civil immigration enforcement officers "shall present a signed judicial…
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