New IRS-ICE deal breaks long-standing protections, raising alarm ahead of major court challenge

CHICAGO — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has reached an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials to share confidential taxpayer information with law enforcement, according to court records filed late Monday. In a government filing late yesterday, the government disclosed that the IRS and ICE had finalized a deal that would allow immigration agents to request taxpayer information from the IRS for the purposes of deportation.

BREAKING: Chicago Groups Sue Trump Admin Over Raids Targeting Sanctuary Movement

“The Trump administration’s plans to carry out raids in a city that is known as ground zero for sanctuary protections are a brazen attempt to stomp out a growing sanctuary movement.”

Ordinance 2023-0004222 will chill immigrant workers’ ability to uphold labor standards

Like you, we have been struggling to process the results of Tuesday's election. Uncertainty is scary, and this moment reminds us of how much we need each other. 

Newly released Department of Homeland Security Guidelines detail process with federal, state, and labor enforcement agencies to better enforce employment laws. Advocates cite concerns and positive developments.

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September 7, 2020 

Raise the Floor Alliance Receives National Grant for Just Cause Anti-Retaliation Legislation  

Chicago, IL — Raise the Floor Alliance is among nine recipients of a national grant by Clean Slate for Worker Power to advance labor law reform. The $47,200 award will help Raise the Floor Alliance to advance anti-retaliation legislation to implement state-wide just cause standards for terminating employees. 

JUNE 8, 2020 

$2 Million IDHS Project Becomes First of State-Run Cash Relief program for IL Undocumented Families Impacted by COVID-19 

Advocates say more relief could be on the way after IDHS immigrant services and welcoming centers receive $89 million