The Elmwood Park Advocate has heard from several residents, who are fearful given the increased operations by ICE in the Chicagoland area. Here are some resources for Elmwood Park residents who may encounter ICE.
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I would also like to know what presence as far as actual enforcement activity has happened within The village. I have heard of vehicle sightings but not anyone actually having any encounters at a residential level.
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The federal law requiring legal immigrants to carry identification is Section 264(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which was reinforced by a new rule effective April 11, 2025. This rule mandates that most non-U.S. citizens aged 18 and older must have proof of registration (such as a green card, I-94, or EAD card) on their person at all times. Failure to do so can lead to civil penalties, and in some cases, a misdemeanor charge and criminal penalties. .
Legal requirement:
The law requires all noncitizens 18 and older to carry proof of their registration with them at all times. Proof of registration: This can include a permanent resident card (green card), a Form I-94, or an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card. Consequences of non-compliance:
Civil penalties:
Up to $5,000
Criminal penalties:
A misdemeanor charge, which can lead to imprisonment for up to six months, or both.
New registration process:
A new rule, effective April 11, 2025, requires most non-U.S. citizens over 14 who remain in the U.S. for more than 30 days and have not previously registered, to register and be fingerprinted.
This registration process and the resulting proof of registration must be carried by non-citizens 18 and older. Reporting address changes: Registered non-citizens must also report a change of address within 10 days of moving, or they could face misdemeanor charges.
There are a lot of aspects to this rule that are worthy for debate. But you're right that something related to the rule is worth adding. I updated the post. —Kevin Gosztola
I would add the following In Your own verbage. There should be a correction made to this I fo you presented. You stated that they can choose to carry documentation and this could lead to more trouble for them both legal and financial. Plus as they are working through the immigration process it could lead to this process stopping and then losing their current status. As all legal immigrants are required to carry identification as of April of this year.
I would also like to know what presence as far as actual enforcement activity has happened within The village. I have heard of vehicle sightings but not anyone actually having any encounters at a residential level.
Here is the info I believe would be of value to add. I used AI to create a break down of the Info I can myself be a bit to long winded.
The federal law requiring legal immigrants to carry identification is Section 264(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which was reinforced by a new rule effective April 11, 2025. This rule mandates that most non-U.S. citizens aged 18 and older must have proof of registration (such as a green card, I-94, or EAD card) on their person at all times. Failure to do so can lead to civil penalties, and in some cases, a misdemeanor charge and criminal penalties. .
Legal requirement:
The law requires all noncitizens 18 and older to carry proof of their registration with them at all times. Proof of registration: This can include a permanent resident card (green card), a Form I-94, or an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card. Consequences of non-compliance:
Civil penalties:
Up to $5,000
Criminal penalties:
A misdemeanor charge, which can lead to imprisonment for up to six months, or both.
New registration process:
A new rule, effective April 11, 2025, requires most non-U.S. citizens over 14 who remain in the U.S. for more than 30 days and have not previously registered, to register and be fingerprinted.
This registration process and the resulting proof of registration must be carried by non-citizens 18 and older. Reporting address changes: Registered non-citizens must also report a change of address within 10 days of moving, or they could face misdemeanor charges.
There are a lot of aspects to this rule that are worthy for debate. But you're right that something related to the rule is worth adding. I updated the post. —Kevin Gosztola