SPRINGFIELD – In the face of federal attacks on civil liberties and communities in Chicago, State Senator Graciela Guzmán announced she would be co-chair of the Federal Response Coalition.
“When federal policies threaten people’s rights and safety, states don’t have to sit on the sidelines,” said Guzmán (D-Chicago). “In Illinois, we passed protections to keep immigration enforcement out of K-12 schools, hospitals, daycares, courts and higher education, as well as provided a private right of action for individuals affected, because families deserve to live without fear.”
The Federal Response Coalition is a new cross-state initiative bringing together nearly 100 state legislators from 34 states to coordinate responses to federal overreach. The coalition is a public-facing effort to strengthen visibility and solidarity, enabling legislators to act together to defend civil liberties, uphold the rule of law, and protect communities.
State Futures also announced the publication of its Federal Response Bill Tracker: a new, publicly available catalog of over 200 pieces of state-level legislation related to rule of law and immigration policy. Covering legislation from 31 states and updated periodically, the Federal Response Bill Tracker is the largest free database of its kind. It allows lawmakers, advocates, and members of the public to monitor developments in real time and supports the growing demand for cross-state collaboration. The Federal Response Bill Tracker is available now on State Future’s website.
“The Federal Response Coalition brings lawmakers together across states so we can link arms, share strategies, and defend our communities and our democracy — together,” said Guzmán.
Guzmán is committed to fighting for her community and protecting Illinois from federal overreach.
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