Immigration Policy in Chicago, IL (2026)
2 verified immigration policy rules for Chicago, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Sanctuary Policy Preemption
Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance MCC Ch. 2-173 bars city resources from federal civil immigration enforcement. Adopted in 2012 and strengthened in 2021, the rule blocks ICE detainers without a judicial warrant.
Chicago Welcoming City Sanctuary Ordinance
Few RestrictionsE-Verify Mandates
Federal law mandates E-Verify only for federal contractors. Illinois has no statewide E-Verify mandate, and Chicago has not adopted a city requirement, so private employers may use it voluntarily.
No Chicago E-Verify Mandate for Employers
Few RestrictionsLooking for Cook County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Chicago city rules.
Immigration Policy in Cook County →