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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood praised the Trump administration immigration policy and efforts to deport criminals, while expressing reservations about conduct toward children and warrantless searches.

Central Illinois U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said he does not support funding for the Department of Homeland Security, a primary sticking point that puts another government shutdown in play.

Duckworth said on NPR's Morning Edition she called for an independent investigation for any use of force by immigration agents in the spending bill. Her request was denied.

The Rev. Rebecca Gant was among the more than 1,000 clergy leaders who gathered in Minneapolis on Thursday and Friday to protest the Trump administration’s stepped-up immigration enforcement.

Brendan Heffner said he's concerned that many in law enforcement have lost what he calls the “warrior mindset" and it's putting officers and the public at risk.

Bloomington was the site of one of more than 1,000 demonstrations planned across the country over the weekend to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the wake of the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minnesota on Wednesday.

Unit 5 heard a first reading of its policy regarding law enforcement requests for student citizenship status information at Wednesday's meeting.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says he doesn't trust the Trump administration to only give legal orders to the troops.

Bloomington's city manager said the decision was primarily related to a flyer suggesting police could advise what to do in an ICE raid.

A small crowd rallied Monday outside the McLean County Law and Justice Center to oppose the federal immigration crackdown and request support from local elected officials.