Kalish Opposes Change to Census that Harms Immigrant Communities

CHICAGO – State Rep. Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, D-Chicago, is joining state and local elected officials from across the nation opposing the Trump administration’s attempt to include a question regarding citizenship status in the 2020 census, which could lead to massive...

Mah Fighting to Protect Immigrant Tenants from Landlord Harassment

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois landlords would be prohibited from using tenants’ immigration status as a means of harassment or retaliation under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago. “Immigrant families who contribute to our economy and the...

Slaughter Backs Measure to Protect Survivors of Sexual Assault

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, supported legislation to protect sexual assault victims from being directly questioned by their abusers in court proceedings. “There is no question of how difficult it is for survivors to relive traumatic...