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SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr. passed a resolution on Wednesday condemning the excessive violence and deadly force committed by federal agents under the Trump-Noem immigration raids resulting in multiple deaths nationwide. “Not too long ago my district was tear gassed by ICE agents – while many kids were attending a parade – in […]

House Resolution 622 – State Reps. Jaime Andrade, Will Guzzardi, and Lisa Hernandez Condemn ICE Excessive Use of Force

State Rep. Jaime Andrade introduces HR 622 which condemns the acts of excessive and deadly force deployed by federal agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Patrol, Homeland Security Investigations, and others operating under the direction of President Donald J. Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

CHICAGO – A “clean slate” bill backed by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, was signed into law on Friday and will expand housing, employment and education opportunities for Illinoisans. The legislation creates an automatic sealing process for thousands of non-violent arrest records, which will automatically seal many minor criminal records, ensuring these records are accessible […]

CHICAGO – Reflecting his commitment to labor rights, better working conditions and union representation, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, was appointed as Vice-Chair to the Labor & Commerce Committee. “I am honored to be appointed as Vice Chair of Labor and Commerce,” said Andrade. “Now is a critical moment for the economic future of our […]

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is pushing back on the inhumane “Operation Midway Blitz” by backing legislation to prevent certain federal immigration operations in designated areas including hospitals, daycares, courthouses and college campuses. “In no way is it acceptable that we can have armed agents tackling seniors, kidnapping mothers on the way […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, delivered transformational “clean slate” justice reforms, bringing together reformers, law enforcement, and business leaders to expand opportunity for employment, housing, and education by creating an automatic sealing process for thousands of non-violent arrest records. “Illinois’ criminal justice efforts hinge on system-involved individuals reentering society and becoming pillars […]