Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational/educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional legal advice, which must be tailored to a specific situation by a legal professional. The following organizations and resources have been compiled to help our community. I do not endorse nor am I am able to personally validate every single resource and organization. I am simply sharing these and, as always, encourage you to please do research and validate statements and information made by specific organizations.
SSIP is a social impact organization committed to community organizing for the rights of immigrants in Chicago’s southwest suburbs through education, civic engagement, and advocacy. Visit ssipchicago.org to learn more. SSIP can also help families prepare a temporary guardianship letter, an essential document that grants custody of minors to a trusted family member or friend in case of an emergency. If you would like to register for an appointment call them at (630) 296-6755.
ICIRR offers a hotline (855-435-7693) that can connect individuals with an immigration attorney to understand their rights. Visit icirr.org to learn more.
Fight for justice and ensure that workers are being treated fairly regardless of their immigration status. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact us info@illinoisworkersinaction.org
FLAP staff and Community Navigators-Independent Contractors seek to educate low-wage workers about their rights in the work place.
Illinois Attorney General, Guidance (2025) Illinois Laws Governing Law Enforcement Interactions with Immigrant Communities
immigrantjustice.org
illinoisimmigrationinfo.org
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement enforces immigration laws inside the United States.
Note: The Village of Bolingbrook does not assist, nor can we hinder, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations within our community. The Village and the Bolingbrook Police Department have no authority over federal immigration actions. Our officers do not participate in immigration enforcement, do not help make arrests, and do not provide facilities for individuals detained by ICE.
Our Police Department follows the Illinois Trust Act, which ensures that local law enforcement focuses on community safety and not on federal immigration enforcement, unless required by law.
Bolingbrook is a diverse, welcoming community, and the safety and well-being of all residents remain our highest priorities. At the same time, we are legally obligated to follow both state and federal laws, and we will continue to do so. Whether someone supports or opposes ICE, it’s important to understand that the Village must operate within the limits of the law — we cannot interfere with federal actions, nor can we participate in them.
The Village is not notified when or where ICE agents may be operating. If you see something suspicious or unsafe, please contact the Bolingbrook Police Department so our officers can ensure the safety of everyone involved. They can be reached by clicking here.
Know Your Rights (pdf)
DownloadDepartment of Homeland Security's Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) or the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division
September 9, 2025 | Bolingbrook, IL | Important Information on Federal Immigration Enforcement
The Village of Bolingbrook has received numerous inquiries regarding the deportation operations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Chicagoland area. The Village remains steadfast in our commitment to our community members and encourages our residents to be supportive of each other during this potentially stressful time. The Bolingbrook Police Department complies fully with the Illinois TRUST Act and does not independently undertake immigration-related investigations.
Enacted in 2017, the Illinois TRUST Act limits cooperation between state and local law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities. A primary provision prohibits local law enforcement from detaining individuals solely based on immigration detainers or administrative warrants issued by federal authorities. Without a judicial warrant or probable cause of a criminal offense, local police cannot hold individuals for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The act also prevents law enforcement officers from inquiring about an individual’s immigration status during routine interactions, such as traffic stops. This builds trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement, ensuring individuals feel safe reporting crimes without fear of deportation.
Safety starts with connection. That’s why Mayor Basta, our elected officials, and Chief Rompa work hand-in-hand with our residents and community groups to create a place where everyone feels secure, supported, and heard.
BPD Immigration Facts:
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - Topic: Regarding the October 18th Protest In Bolingbrook, and around the Nation
This morning I am feeling quite grateful for our freedoms (and for those who served and died protecting and fighting for these rights and values). In this beautiful country, in the United States of America, we are blessed with the right to free speech and the ability to peacefully express ourselves in assembly — gifts that so many around the world do not share. These freedoms are powerful -- and from pictures and videos I saw in the news this morning: they were on full display in Bolingbrook and around the nation yesterday!
It feels like anger and division have found an easy home on social media. Too often, we see people tearing one another down instead of listening, learning, and lifting each other up.
But when we pause the noise and connect human to human, we discover something beautiful — we are more alike than we are different. I say this often, but I truly believe this to my core. I believe that God created us in his likeness: " Let us make man in our image, after our likeness... " ... so us humans possess qualities that reflect God, like the capacity for reason, relationships, and morality -- distinguishing us from other creatures.
Let’s use our voices (big and small) not to divide, but to build bridges. Let’s celebrate community, empathy, and understanding. Let’s focus on the goals that unite us, not the opinions that separate us. And yes, when something doesn't feel right -- peacefully protest to amplify our voice united with others.
Because at our best, "we the people" truly are stronger together.
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