FOIA Request to DuPage County Sheriff's Office Regarding Inmates with ICE Detainers on February 18, 2025.
In our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the DuPage Policy Journal have submitted a request for records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The requested documents pertain to persons committed to DuPage County Sheriff's Office facilities who have had an Immigration Detainer issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency lodged against them since January 29, 2024.
Additionally, we have requested any correspondence from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding civil enforcement that falls under the purview of the TRUST Act and/or the Illinois VOICES Act. This includes any Immigration Detainers received from the Department of Homeland Security that are reportable under these same acts.
As a media organization, access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
It should be noted that we are members of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that assists news media companies, publications, and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. We leverage Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to pull back the curtain on government actions and help inform the American electorate.
We await a response from the DuPage County Sheriff's Office and will continue to keep our readers informed about this important issue.
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