A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office in Illinois on February 18, 2025. The request was made by NW Illinois News, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs.
The records requested pertain to individuals committed to the facility who have had an Immigration Detainer issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency lodged against them since January 29, 2024. The request also includes any communication from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding civil enforcement that falls under the TRUST Act or the Illinois VOICES Act.
As members of NW Illinois News, we believe access to public records is crucial for our work in reporting news and holding public institutions accountable. We aim to provide transparency to the public through our investigative journalism efforts.
We are also part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. We leverage Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to shed light on government actions and help inform the American electorate.
We eagerly await a response from the Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office as we continue our mission of providing accurate and comprehensive news coverage.
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