A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Lasalle County Sheriff's Office in Illinois on February 18, 2025. The request was made by us at the Illinois Valley Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request seeks documents and records showing persons committed to the Lasalle County Sheriff's Office facility that have had an Immigration Detainer issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency lodged against them since January 29, 2024.
Additionally, we requested information regarding any requests from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security concerning civil enforcement. These are reportable under the TRUST Act, as codified at 5 ILCS 805/1, et seq., and/or the Illinois VOICES Act, as codified at 5 ILCS 825/1, et seq.
We also asked for any Immigration Detainers received from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that are reportable under these same acts.
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Our work involves gathering and reporting news to the public, holding public institutions accountable, and providing transparency to our readers. We believe access to these public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities.
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