SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With Illinoisans falling victim to violent and dehumanizing immigration enforcement tactics, state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is fighting back, supporting legislation to reign in the tactics and operations of federal agents. “When...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, joined her colleagues for a press conference in Springfield this week to rally support for communities and families affected by federal immigration raids. “Every day in my community someone is kidnapped...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, issued the following statement regarding the recent national recognition of the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) on their work to prevent homelessness, divert homeless populations and bolster affordable...
CHICAGO, IL – State Representative Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, released the following statement after Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, 38, was killed by an ICE agent at a traffic stop in Franklin Park last Friday. “Our communities mourn the violent death of Silverio...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, issued the following statement as the Illinois House concluded its spring legislative session on Saturday: “Families are rightly worried about not making the rent on time, getting their kids to school and...