Pritzker Administration Announces Illinois’ Immigrant Task Force Report

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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Immigrant Impact Task Force released a report examining various issues affecting immigrant, refugee, and limited English proficiency communities, sharing recommendations the state can take to improve services to immigrant communities. The Task Force identified thirteen issues in the legislation ranging from citizenship assistance, business development, education access, discrimination prevention, immigration detention, COVID-19 relief, language access programs, and more. The report emphasizes programs and resources provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) in supporting immigrant communities. These programs include language assistance, referrals to community resources, and the Refugee and Immigrant Services Program, which offers various services to help refugees and immigrants integrate into their new communities. The report also highlights Illinois serving as a welcoming state and IDHS’s efforts to address the unique challenges undocumented immigrants face. The report concludes with recommendations for policymakers and community leaders to better support immigrant communities in Illinois. These recommendations include increasing funding for language access services, expanding access to healthcare, and creating new programs to support immigrant entrepreneurs. The Illinois Immigrant Task Force consists of 27 members representing a broad and diverse group of agencies, organizations, and residents from across the state.

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