Waukegan, IL – The Waukegan Police Department issued a public statement Friday addressing growing concern after social media videos appeared to show officers alongside federal immigration agents in the city.
According to the department, officers were present only to “maintain order and keep everyone safe,” not to assist in any federal immigration actions. “The Waukegan Police Department is not cooperating with federal immigration agents,” the statement emphasized.
Officials said the department remains fully compliant with the Illinois TRUST Act, which prohibits state and local law enforcement from aiding federal immigration agencies in civil enforcement.
“We understand that the presence of federal immigration agents has caused fear and anger in our community,” the department stated. “Our top priority is to protect the people of Waukegan.”
Police leaders reaffirmed their commitment to focus on community protection, not immigration enforcement, adding that officers will continue to “stand with our community” and uphold state law.
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