A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Sangamon County Sheriff's Department in Illinois on February 18, 2025. The request, sent by a reporter from the Sangamon Sun, sought information about inmates who have had Immigration Detainers issued against them by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency since January 29, 2024.
The FOIA request also asked for documents related to requests from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding civil enforcement that are reportable under the TRUST Act and/or the Illinois VOICES Act. Additionally, it requested records of Immigration Detainers received from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security which are also reportable under these same acts.
As members of the media affiliated with Sangamon Sun and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, we believe in providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We are dedicated to leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to investigate state and federal governmental agencies and inform the American electorate about government actions. We hope that this request will shed light on important issues related to immigration enforcement within our local correctional facilities.
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