ACLU Claims Tinley Park Police Violated Illinois TRUST Act in Immigration Case
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois has accused the Tinley Park Police Department of violating the state’s TRUST Act following a traffic stop in August 2025. Officer Jason L’Amas stopped a driver for speeding and, upon discovering a federal administrative warrant for deportation during a routine check, shared the individual’s personal details with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The driver was detained by ICE thirteen days later. Fred Tsao, a writer of the TRUST Act, noted that while the officer’s actions contradicted the law's spirit, they exposed legal gray areas regarding information sharing. However, ACLU representative Ed Yohnka condemned the act as a blatant disregard for Illinois law prohibiting local assistance in civil immigration enforcement. Tinley Park Village Manager Pat Carr defended the officer, stating he complied with standard procedures and the law. The incident has prompted scrutiny of the TRUST Act’s effectiveness and clarity, with the Illinois Attorney General’s office declining to comment on the pending matter. This case highlights ongoing tensions between local law enforcement protocols and state-level protections for immigrants.
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ACLU Claims Tinley Park Police Violated Illinois TRUST Act in Immigration Case
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois has accused the Tinley Park Police Department of violating the state’s TRUST Act following a traffic stop in August 2025. Officer Jason L’Amas stopped a driver for speeding and, upon discovering a federal administrative warrant for deportation during a routine check, shared the individual’s personal details with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The driver was detained by ICE thirteen days later. Fred Tsao, a writer of the TRUST Act, noted that while the officer’s actions contradicted the law's spirit, they exposed legal gray areas regarding information sharing. However, ACLU representative Ed Yohnka condemned the act as a blatant disregard for Illinois law prohibiting local assistance in civil immigration enforcement. Tinley Park Village Manager Pat Carr defended the officer, stating he complied with standard procedures and the law. The incident has prompted scrutiny of the TRUST Act’s effectiveness and clarity, with the Illinois Attorney General’s office declining to comment on the pending matter. This case highlights ongoing tensions between local law enforcement protocols and state-level protections for immigrants.
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