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  • Know Your Rights

    Chicago’s Welcoming City ordinance ensures that all Chicagoans can access essential services without fear of deportation. Under the ordinance, city employees—including the Chicago Police Department—are prohibited from inquiring about a person’s immigration status or coordinating with federal immigration enforcement. But immigration enforcement can still operate in Chicago. In light of the recent immigration enforcement operations…

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