Illinois Landlords May Face Civil Rights Lawsuits for Refusing Illegal Immigrants

Illinois Landlords May Face Civil Rights Lawsuits for Refusing Illegal Immigrants
Illinois Gov. J.B. Prtizker in Chicago, Ill., on Aug. 4, 2021. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Caden Pearson
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a law that means landlords could face a civil rights violation lawsuit if they refuse to sell or rent their property to an illegal immigrant.

The new legislation, Senate Bill 1817, amends the Illinois Human Rights Act, under the banner of equality and inclusivity, to include “immigration status” as a protected class.

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