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WBEZ and La Voz have some answers for immigrant communities as they try to navigate the new American reality.

What should immigrants know when they encounter law enforcement?

The first question to ask is: What type of law enforcement agency do the agents or officers work for?

Some of the federal agencies that may do immigration enforcement are Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). ICE and CBP are in charge of immigration enforcement within the United States and at the border. They both fall under the Department of Homeland Security. Under Trump, other federal agencies have joined in enforcing immigration laws.

Illinois residents could also encounter state, county or local po

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