HB3751 allows individuals with deferred immigration action under DACA to apply for positions like police officer, deputy sheriff, or special policeman, given they meet certain requirements.
The Illinois State House of Representatives on May 19, 2023 by a vote of 100 to 7. We have assigned the pluses to the nays because persons who enter the United States illegally—which, by definition, is a crime—ought not to be permitted sanctuary or residency in Illinois, let alone be considered eligible for appointment as local police officers and deputy sheriffs. Rather than pursue a blatantly unconstitutional and anti-American policy that erodes both the rule of law and the value of citizenship, Illinois should use its powers reserved under the U.S. Constitution’s 10th Amendment to end the crisis of illegal migration and provide for the public safety.