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Mah Fighting to Protect Immigrant Tenants from Landlord Harassment

Apr 1, 2019 | Mah

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...

Rep. Mah Introduces Bill to Protect Immigrants From Abusive Landlords

Feb 23, 2018 | Mah

CHICAGO, Ill. – In an effort to protect immigrant communities who rent their homes, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation to create guidelines that would prohibit a landlord from evicting a tenant based on immigration status. “The fact of the...

Hernandez Responds to Immigrant Protections Being Signed Into Law

Aug 28, 2017 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, released the following statement after the Illinois Trust Act, Senate Bill 31, was signed into law: “Thanks to the tireless efforts of community leaders and advocates...