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Press Releases & Statements

City of Chicago’s decision to end new arrivals mission will hurt families on their path to self-sufficiency

October 22, 2024

The City of Chicago’s decision to end the new arrivals mission comes at a critical moment for many vulnerable families who call Chicago home.

IL immigrant leaders' response to the 12th anniversary of DACA

June 14, 2024

In recognition of the anniversary, ICIRR leaders shared statements demanding permanent solutions & pathway to legalization.

ICIRR's statement regarding President Biden's State of the Union address

March 8, 2024

ICIRR’s executive director Lawrence Benito released a statement in response to the address.

ICIRR statement regarding 60-day shelter eviction policy

July 23, 2024

We join many of our partner organizations in asking the city of Chicago, and separately the state of Illinois, to permanently stop the 60-day eviction policy.

ICIRR response to Biden’s executive order

June 4, 2024

ICIRR’s executive director Lawrence Benito released a statement in response to Biden's executive order.

ICIRR celebrates community wins in FY 2025 budget

May 29, 2024

We remain committed to continuing the work to build these wins to ensure all Illinois families can thrive

ICIRR Statement regarding Governor Pritzker's Proposed FY 2025 Budget

February 21, 2024

The budget is a moral document that reflects our values and priorities as a state.

ICIRR welcomes new protections for immigrant spouses

June 18, 2024

While this is a positive step, the President and Congress must do more to protect all 11 million undocumented residents in the US.

Fund Our Futures Coalition Press Statement on Passage of Illinois State Budget

May 31, 2024

Substantial Progress in FY25 Budget, But More Revenue Solutions Are Needed So That All Illinois Families Can Thrive

ICIRR's statement regarding Chicago City Council's vote on emergency appropriations for new arrivals

April 19, 2024

ICIRR’s executive director Lawrence Benito released a statement in response to the vote.

ICIRR asks IL delegation to reject Senate immigration proposal

February 5, 2024

Read ICIRR's statement in response to the U.S. senate's anti-migrant proposal

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