As a welcoming city, Chicago is committed to serving and protecting all Chicagoans. City officials from the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights (IMRR) as well as the nonprofit Arise Chicago have partnered to prepare the following resources ahead of an expected federal crackdown on immigration enforcement in our city. Please share the following links with your employees and customers.
The Welcoming City Ordinance Palm Card: explains how the city limits its involvement in federal immigration enforcement and protects access to city services.
The “You Belong” Palm Card: sends a clear message that all residents are welcome and provides links to key resources.
The Family Preparedness Workshop Flyer: offers information about free virtual workshops designed to help families stay informed and connected.
The Arise Chicago Flyer: a resource for business owners that provides contact information for additional support.
The Federal Troop Deployment Palm Card: offers guidance on how to interact with law enforcement and includes tips for people experiencing homelessness.
Samples of a Federal Administrative Warrant and Judicial Warrant: According to the National Immigration Law Center, which published this guide to warrants and subpoenas, you must comply with a Judicial Warrant that is issued by a judicial court, federal court judge/magistrate, or state court judge magistrate.