Resolution SR2023-0001265 - Chicago Councilmatic

Call for hearing(s) with Chicago Police Department and Chicago Law 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 (2)	Ward
	Lopez, Raymond A.Primary Sponsor	Ward 15
	Hadden, Maria E.	Ward 49

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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.

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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.	Votes against	Other votes

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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Resolution SR2023-0001265 Approved

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