AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL • IRIS
Elgin, IL City Council Prohibits ICE from City-Owned Property

Policy ID

ELG-LA-2025-10-13
Local Response
Elgin
Legislative Action

Short Description

The Elgin, IL City Council voted unanimously to prohibit city-owned and controlled property from being used as a staging area, processing location, operation base, or other support for civil immigration enforcement. The resolution provides examples of prohibited uses that include assembling, mobilizing, or deploying vehicles, equipment, or personnel for purposes of caring out civil immigration enforcement actions. The resolution allows city departments and agencies to use physical barriers like locked gates to limit access to city-owned and controlled property in accordance with the resolution and with proper signage.

Date Adopted

10/13/2025

References

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