ICIRR’s executive director Lawrence Benito released a statement in response to the vote.

Read ICIRR's statement in response to the U.S. senate's anti-migrant proposal

While this is a disappointing decision, ICIRR and our members remain committed to fighting to preserve DACA and also advocate for permanent solutions including a pathway to citizenship for all

While immigrant leaders celebrate wins for communities across the state, critical budget decisions make it more difficult for Illinois families to thrive

ICIRR’s executive director Lawrence Benito released a statement in response to the address.

ICIRR Senior Policy Counsel Fred Tsao delivered these remarks at the Chicago City Council meeting on December 14

These allegations, regardless of the results of any investigation, demonstrate the urgency with which the city must establish long term solutions for temporary shelter as well as permanent housing.

Now the federal government must step up to help communities welcome migrants and asylum seekers

The budget is a moral document that reflects our values and priorities as a state.

The Springfield Immigrant Advocacy Network and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights reject the statements made by Illinois NAACP president Teresa Haley at a meeting in October, in which she referred to migrants in Chicago as criminals and “savages.”

ICIRR renews demand for healthcare for ALL, commits to organizing to win long-term revenue solutions

Protect Illinoisans from Unfair Medical Debt, HB2719, will prevent medical debt for all uninsured patients and
assist uninsured patients with enrollment in financial assistance and health insurance coverage.