FOIA Request to Franklin County Sheriffs Dept Regarding Inmates with ICE Detainers on February 18, 2025.
We at North Egypt News, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs, have sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Franklin County Sheriffs Department in Illinois. The request specifically seeks documents and records showing persons committed to their facility who have had an Immigration Detainer issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency lodged against them since January 29, 2024.
Additionally, we are seeking any requests from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding civil enforcement that are reportable under the TRUST Act or the Illinois VOICES Act. We also asked for any Immigration Detainers received from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that fall under these same acts.
As a media organization, we believe in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
It's worth noting that we are members of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation which assists news media companies, publications, and public advocacy groups investigate state and federal governmental agencies. This coalition leverages Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to pull back the curtain on government actions and help inform the American electorate.
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