New Illinois Bill Would Allow Non US Citizens to Serve in Law Enforcement
While current federal law prohibits non-U.S. citizens from working in law enforcement, Illinois is looking to change that.
The Illinois House and Senate recently passed Bill 3751 allowing some work-eligible non US citizens to serve in law enforcement in the state.
The bill states, “Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill and adds that an individual against whom immigration action has been deferred by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process is allowed to apply for the position of police officer, deputy sheriff, or special policeman, subject to specified requirements. Effective January 1, 2024.”
While the bill awaits Illinois Governor Pritzker’s signature,
