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Peoria officials outline Trust Act compliance and police expectations if ICE operations occur locally
Summary
Mayor and police leadership reiterated that Peoria will follow Illinois Trust Act guidance limiting local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement; the police chief said officers will not enforce federal immigration law, will activate body-worn cameras during any immigration-related response and will focus on public-safety and de-escalation.
Peoria — In response to national immigration-enforcement operations and community concern, Mayor Ali and Police Chief briefed the City Council on Jan. 27 about the Trust Act and internal expectations for any local interaction with U.S. immigration authorities.
Mayor Ali reviewed state guidance restricting local law enforcement from assisting in civil immigration enforcement operations, complying with detainers, or transferring individuals to federal custody without a criminal warrant. Corporation Counsel…
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