# Call on U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to immediately release Salah Sarsour and to ensure safeguarding of immigrant rights

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- Record number: **R2026-0024891**
- Type: Resolution; category: United States Govt.
- Status: In Committee (Re-Referred)
- Sponsor: [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25th Ward)
- Co-sponsors (2): [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35th Ward), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33rd Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Health and Human Relations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/health-and-human-relations)
- Submitted Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Introduction Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=F21749DF-E138-F111-88B3-001DD8065E1D)

## Impact report

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The City Council's Committee on Health and Human Relations recommends passing a resolution that calls on federal immigration agencies to immediately release Salah Sarsour and to protect immigrant rights.

**Who it affects**

- **Salah Sarsour**: The resolution calls on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release him immediately.
- **Immigrant residents**: The resolution asks federal agencies to safeguard immigrant rights and prevent further abuses of power in immigration enforcement.

**What changes**

- The committee voted 9 to 0 to recommend that the full City Council pass this item.
- If passed, the City Council would formally call on federal immigration agencies to release Salah Sarsour.
- If passed, the City Council would formally ask for protection of immigrant rights and an end to further abuses of power in immigration enforcement.

## Timeline

- Apr 15, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- May 19, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Health and Human Relations. The matter was recommended for Re-Referral by controlling legislative body.
- May 20, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.

## Documents

- [R2026-0024891 Committee Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ede61959-cf5b-4cbe-adcf-b8422293b1d2.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [w25, 33, 35 - r24891.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/4280a693-0f5c-4063-99d9-4c38a8535f9c.pdf) (Legislation)

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