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Sec. 46-37. Policy for responding to ICE detainers.(a) The Sheriff of Cook County shall decline ICE detainer requests unless thereis a written agreement with the federal government by which all costs incurred by Cook County in complying with the ICE detainer shall be reimbursed.(b) Unless ICE agents have a criminal warrant, or County officials have alegitimate law enforcement purpose that is not related to the enforcement of immigration laws, ICE agents shall not be given access to individuals or allowed to use County facilities for investigative interviews or other purposes, and County personnel shall not expend their time responding to ICE inquiries or communicating with ICE regarding individuals’ incarceration status or release dates while on duty.(c) There being no legal authority upon which the federal government maycompel an expenditure of County resources to comply with an ICE detainer issued pursuant to 8 USC § 1226 or 8 USC § 1357(d), there shall be no expenditure of any County resources or effort by on-duty County personnel for this purpose, except as expressly provided within this Ordinance.(d) Any person who alleges a violation of this Ordinance may file a writtencomplaint for investigation with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office of Professional Review.
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Jesus Garcia Endorsed by Sun-Times and Tribune
Get to the polls early and vote Punch #77 for Jesus "Chuy" Garcia! Garcia just received endorsements by the Chicago Sun-Times:
7th District (Cicero, Southwest Side): Former alderman and state senator Jesus Garcia, a Democrat, ousted a Stroger loyalist in the February primary. He is endorsed over Green Party candidate Paloma Andrade.As well as the Chicago Tribune:
7th District (Southwest Side, Cicero): In the Feb. 2 primary, Democrats wisely dumped patronage-loving incumbent and Stroger tool Joseph Mario Moreno. The Tribune then endorsed — and now endorses again — Jesus Garcia, a former alderman and state senator who, 12 years ago, was the first political victim of the corrupt Hispanic Democratic Organization. Reform members of the County Board expect Garcia to be a solid ally. The Tribune endorses him with the trust that they're right.
Jesus Garcia Interviews on Fox News
Jesus "Chuy" Garcia On Beating The Machine
2/19/2010
by PROGRESS ILLINOIS
"The loss of traditional patronage and clout is allowing the community a greater say in the political process. This may help restore confidence in people getting involved." - Jesus Garcia
Fix Cook County Now
1/18/2010
CHICAGO TRIBUNE ENDORSEMENTS
7th District (Southwest Side, Cicero): Incumbent Joseph Mario Moreno is a patronage-loving ally of Todd Stroger and Chicago ward bosses. The Tribune strongly supports Jesus Garcia, a former alderman and state senator who in 1998 was the first political victim of the corrupt and now-defunct Hispanic Democratic Organization. Reformers citywide are rooting for Garcia to demolish Moreno in the Democratic primary.
Nothing Subtle about Moreno's Fundraising
1/17/2010
By Mark Brown SUN-TIMES
Some might look at that set of facts, as does Moreno's opponent, former alderman and state senator Jesus Garcia, and suspect an intentional effort to circumvent the county's contribution limits.
Political Brawl Brewing on Southwest Side
01/03/2010
By Carol Marin SUN-TIMES
"I have decided to come back to the political fray to usher out the administration of Stroger and
Moreno." - Jesus Garcia
Incumbents Suffredin, Claypool Try and Knock Out Candidate Moreno
12/30/2009
FOX Chicago News
It's rare to see incumbent Democrats trying to knock out a fellow incumbent Democrat.
Jesus Garcia Picks up Endorsements in Race
12/30/2009
ABC7 News
“The county doesn't have the luxury to waste precious resources any more. The time for change, reform and accountability is ripe," Garcia said.
Moreno Challenger Set to Receive Two County Board Endorsements
12/30/2009
By Alex Parker CHICAGO CURRENT
"I want to usher out this administration of (Todd) Stroger and Moreno, and replace it, usher in a
new era of reform, or transparency, of accountability and giving taxpayers what they deserve,"
said Garcia, a former alderman and state senator.
This Time, a Hispanics Campaign Faces One Less Obstruction
12/17/2009
By Dan Mihalopoulos and Katie Fretland NEW YORK TIMES
When he ran for a third term in the state legislature in 1998, Jesus Garcia found himself up against a legion of Chicago-election door knockers from far outside his district on the Southwest Side.
Where the Action Is
11/18/2009 10:00 PM
By Dick Simpson CHICAGO JOURNAL
Garcia says he is "running to usher in a new era of reform ... which translates into cleaning up county
government and making county government work for working people."
¿Regresa 'Chuy' García?
October 29, 2009
Por Leticia Espinosa HOY
“García dijo que de ser electo impulsaría el acceso a servicios médicos de la comunidad menos
privilegiada y aseguraría la transparencia en torno a las decisiones del gasto del presupuesto del
condado.”
Jesús García haría buen papel como Comisionado del Distrito 7mo.
Edición: 1435. Del 20 de Noviembre al 26 de Noviembre del 2009 EL DIA
De ganar Chuy como afectuasamente lo llaman sus seguidores, el Distrito 7o. tendría a un líder
trabajador.
