Joined by Congressmen Sean Casten and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, former EPA Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore, and representatives from the ACLU of Illinois, Sierra Club of Illinois, American Federation of Government Employees Local 704 (AFGE) members gathered in Chicago’s Federal Plaza to speak out. #union
It would prohibit schools from denying any child access to a free public education based on their actual or perceived immigration status, or that of their parents. #rights
"Citizen Action is a critical ally in our fight against a bloated bureaucracy, cruel administration and a regressive and extremist national agenda. We must continue to work together in the future to safeguard Illinoisans."
The investigation is intended to determine if the city might be engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. #investigation