Illinoisans can now bring civil lawsuits against immigration enforcement officials whom they believe violated the federal or state constitution.

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) signed a bill into law Tuesday that the state government characterized as protecting “immigrants from unjust federal actions.”

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The bill allows Illinois residents to sue law enforcement officers who violate the federal or state constitution. It also prohibits civil arrest around state courthouses, prevents hospitals from illegally releasing protected patient h

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