Resolution SR2023-0001265 Approved

Non-Routine Council Matters Call for Hearing


Call for hearing(s) with Chicago Police Department regarding status of U Nonimmigrant Status certifications, policies for approval/denial and collection of data

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The June 21, 2023 resolution by the Committee on Immigration & Refugee Rights addresses the U-Visa status for undocumented crime victims aiding law enforcement. It highlights the Chicago Police Department's high denial rate, as reported by Injustice Watch, compared to Los Angeles and New York City. The resolution, presented by Raymond A. Lopez, orders joint hearings to discuss policies, protocols, and data collection regarding U Nonimmigrant Status certifications.

Alternate identifiers: R2023-0001265

Sponsors

Sponsors (2) Ward
Lopez, Raymond A.
Lopez, Raymond A.Primary Sponsor Ward 15
Hadden, Maria E.
Hadden, Maria E. Ward 49

History

Date Legislative body Action
Date 2024-07-17 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Adopted

On motion of Alderperson Vasquez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted.

Votes for Votes against Other votes
Votes for Yes: 50

Beale, Anthony
Burnett, Jr., Walter
Cardona, Jr., Felix
Chico, Peter
Clay, Angela
Coleman, Stephanie D.
Conway, William
Cruz, Ruth
Curtis, Derrick G.
Dowell, Pat
Ervin, Jason C.
Fuentes, Jessica L.
Gardiner, James M.
Gutierrez, Jeylu B.
Hadden, Maria E.
Hall, William E.
Harris, Michelle A.
Hopkins, Brian
Knudsen, Timothy R.
La Spata, Daniel
Lawson, Bennett R.
Lee, Nicole T.
Lopez, Raymond A.
Manaa-Hoppenworth, Leni
Martin, Matthew J.
Mitchell, Gregory I.
Mitts, Emma
Moore, David H.
Mosley, Ronnie L.
Napolitano, Anthony V.
Nugent, Samantha
O'Shea, Matthew J.
Quinn, Marty
Ramirez, Julia M.
Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos
Reilly, Brendan
Robinson, Lamont J.
Rodriguez Sanchez, Rossana
Rodriguez, Michael D.
Scott, Monique L.
Sigcho-Lopez, Byron
Silverstein, Debra L.
Sposato, Nicholas
Tabares, Silvana
Taliaferro, Chris
Taylor, Jeanette B.
Vasquez, Jr., Andre
Villegas, Gilbert
Waguespack, Scott
Yancy, Desmon C.

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Date 2024-07-02 Legislative body Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights Action Recommended to Pass
Date 2024-07-02 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Substituted
Date 2023-06-21 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Referred
Date 2023-06-21 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Introduced

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