Addison, IL – The Addison Police Department issued a public statement Monday addressing community questions about its role in immigration enforcement, clarifying that local officers are not permitted to assist federal immigration authorities.
According to the department, the clarification comes after receiving multiple inquiries about whether Addison police cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Officials stated that under the Illinois Trust Act, municipal police are prohibited from participating in or assisting with federal immigration enforcement operations.
The department emphasized that residents who call 911 will receive police response regardless of their immigration status. Officers will not ask about immigration status, detain individuals solely on that basis, or provide assistance in federal immigration investigations.
Additionally, the department noted that while ICE continues to operate independently within Addison, local officers will not interfere with or support those federal activities.
Residents with additional questions were encouraged to contact the Addison Police Department at (630) 543-3080. For broader concerns about immigration activity, officials directed residents to appropriate federal agencies. The department also provided a link to the Illinois Attorney General’s website for more information on the Trust Act.
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