Thread: Ill:Immigrant Detainees-More Access to Religious Workers

Ill. bill OK's more religious access for detainees

Associated Press
6:27 PM CST, November 20, 2008

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois lawmakers have passed legislation that gives immigrants at federally run detention centers more time with religious workers.

Under the bill, the facility can't limit the time an immigrant has with a religious figure. Officials also must provide advance notice of when the religious workers are available.

And the visits won't count against other visitations.

Passage of the bill comes after immigrant-rights activists criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agency contracts space in McHenry and Pulaski counties for immigrants in deportation proceedings.

ICE spokeswoman Gail Montenegro says the agency hasn't had reviewed the legislation. But she says ICE works to provide equitable access to immigrant detainees of all faiths.

The bill is HB4613.

On the Net: www.ilga.gov

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi- ... 7813.story

Well, duh. If they're hiding in a Chicago church they have 24/7 access.

Originally Posted by Texas2step

Ill. bill OK's more religious access for detainees

Associated Press
6:27 PM CST, November 20, 2008

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois lawmakers have passed legislation that gives ILLEGAL immigrants at federally run detention centers more time with religious workers.

Under the bill, the facility can't limit the time an illegal immigrant has with a religious figure. Officials also must provide advance notice of when the religious workers are available.

And the visits won't count against other visitations.

Passage of the bill comes after illegal immigrant-rights activists criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agency contracts space in McHenry and Pulaski counties for illegal immigrants in deportation proceedings.

ICE spokeswoman Gail Montenegro says the agency hasn't had reviewed the legislation. But she says ICE works to provide equitable access to illegal immigrant detainees of all faiths.

The bill is HB4613.

On the Net: www.ilga.gov

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi- ... 7813.story

There, I feel better!

They forgot to say they weren't talking about immigrants. They were talking about ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS!!!