Illinois Immigration Laws

Restricts state and local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. Prohibits honoring ICE detainer requests absent a judicial warrant.

Standard driver's licenses are available to all residents regardless of immigration status (effective July 1, 2024, replacing the separate TVDL system). Licenses are marked "Federal Limits Apply." The Secretary of State is prohibited from sharing driver information with immigration officials absent a warrant.

Illinois was the first state to create a private scholarship fund for undocumented students. Makes scholarships, 529 college savings plans, and prepaid tuition programs available to undocumented students who graduated from Illinois high schools.

Prohibits employers from using E-Verify in ways not required by federal law. Workers' compensation and wage protections apply to all employees regardless of immigration status.