As Hurricane Helene Victims Struggle, Kamala Found Time to Sit Down for a...
Watch Kamala Melt Down When Her Teleprompter Conks Out During Michigan Rally
What Kamala Harris Posted Shows She Doesn't Care About Hurricane Helene Victims
Kamala Harris Is Playing 'Pretend President' Already And She’s Horrible At It
In Times of Crisis, Ron DeSantis Shows What True Leadership Looks Like
Jonathan Roumie Interview: Jesus Actor from ‘The Chosen’ About His New Film ‘Heart...
KJP Claims It's 'False' FEMA Used Funds for Illegal Immigrants. That's Not What...
Arizona Is in Danger of Turning Into California
Stand With Steel Laborers, Not Union Bosses: Trump’s Path to the Union Vote
Is There a Problem? Legalized Murder Is the Harris Solution
A Tribute to America, My Family and a Dear Friend and Mentor
Thoughts on the Israel/Palestine Conflict
October 7, 9/11 and the Mystery of Evil
Why Republicans Want a Border Wall and Democrats Do Not
The Cheneys' Endorsement of Harris Should Be a Wake-Up Call to Vote for...
Tipsheet

Liberal State Will No Longer Allow Landlords to Consider Potential Tenants’ Immigration Status

AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File

A law that will go into effect in 2024 will ban landlords in Illinois from considering immigration status for potential tenants. 

Last month, Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed S.B. 1817, known as the “Illinois Human Rights Act,” which added illegal immigrants as a protected class. Going forward, landlords are prohibited from discriminating against potential tenants who are illegal immigrants. It will go into effect on Jan. 1. 

Advertisement

“This law sets clear boundaries, protecting the rights of immigrants and ensuring that financial institutions and service providers cannot engage in discriminatory practices,” state Sen. Ann Gillespie, a Democrat, said in a statement. “Putting these protections in place will promote fairness to ensure people are not unjustly denied housing.”

Gillespie’s press release noted that third party loan modification service providers cannot refuse to engage in loan services or alter the terms of the service based on someone’s immigration status.

“By making this change, we are breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for immigrants to establish homes and contribute to our communities,” Gillespie said. “Someone’s background should not disqualify them from buying or renting property.”

Advertisement

Fox News reported that the law was part of a package of bills signed into law. Another piece of legislation will allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. Over 300,000 people currently hold the Temporary Visitor Driver’s License. 

In May, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that Democrats “stepped up” pressure on the federal government to send more money to Chicago to help with the surge of illegal immigrants.

“Given the significant role government entities and organizations in Chicago and Illinois have played in welcoming migrants, it is critical to secure equitable funding to meet the rising need,” the letter from the Democrats said.

Join the conversation as a VIP Member

Recommended

Trending on Townhall Videos

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement