Investigation uncovers the struggle behind new immigrant protections

A new Illinois law designed to protect immigrant students from federal immigration enforcement on college campuses was hailed by advocates as a potential national model. But a recent investigation by the Chicago Sun‐Times and WBEZ found that many public colleges and universities have failed to fully comply with the law's requirements, raising questions about campus preparedness, student safety, and institutional accountability.

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The Successful Registrar
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2026-10-18
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https://doi.org/10.1002/tsr.70128
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Legal Issues in Education
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Investigation uncovers the struggle behind new immigrant protections

Halley Sutton
The Successful Registrar
Legal Issues in Education
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Investigation uncovers the struggle behind new immigrant protections

Halley Sutton
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Abstract

A new Illinois law designed to protect immigrant students from federal immigration enforcement on college campuses was hailed by advocates as a potential national model. But a recent investigation by the Chicago Sun‐Times and WBEZ found that many public colleges and universities have failed to fully comply with the law's requirements, raising questions about campus preparedness, student safety, and institutional accountability.

The Successful RegistrarVol. 26(9)
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Legal Issues in Education
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