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HR0652
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, Free, fair, and accessible elections are the
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foundation of democracy in the State of Illinois and the
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United States; and

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WHEREAS, The right to vote is a protected civic activity
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that must be exercised free from intimidation, coercion, or
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fear; and

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WHEREAS, The administration of elections is a core
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responsibility of the states under the U.S. Constitution; and

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WHEREAS, Public confidence in elections depends upon
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voters feeling safe when registering to vote, casting a
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ballot, and participating in election processes; and

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WHEREAS, The presence of law enforcement activity
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unrelated to election administration at or near polling places
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can create confusion, fear, and the perception of voter
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intimidation; and

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WHEREAS, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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has historically recognized schools, places of worship, and
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civic spaces as "sensitive locations" where enforcement
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actions are generally avoided in order to protect public

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participation in essential community activities; and

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WHEREAS, Voting locations, early voting sites, ballot drop
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boxes, and election offices serve a similarly essential civic
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function and should be treated with the same respect to
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preserve democratic participation; and

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WHEREAS, Ensuring that immigration enforcement activity
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does not intersect with election administration is necessary
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to protect voter confidence and prevent the chilling of lawful
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voter participation; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we affirm voting is a protected civic activity that must be
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free from intimidation, fear, or the appearance of law
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enforcement surveillance unrelated to election administration;
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and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we declare immigration enforcement activity
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at or in the immediate vicinity of polling places, early
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voting locations, ballot drop boxes, voter registration sites,
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and election offices undermines public confidence in elections
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and the democratic process; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we urge all federal agencies, including

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), to refrain
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from conducting civil immigration enforcement operations at or
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near locations where voting or election administration is
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taking place; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we affirm the authority of the State of
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Illinois to administer elections without interference from
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unrelated federal enforcement activity; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we encourage election authorities, in
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coordination with the Illinois State Board of Elections, to
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promote voter education and clear guidance to ensure voters
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understand their rights and feel safe participating in the
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electoral process; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
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delivered to all members of the Illinois Congressional
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Delegation and the Secretary of Homeland Security.

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