Villanueva reinstates Illinois Immigrant Impact Task Force

• Immigration
• SB 2665

AURORA – To protect the wellbeing of immigrant communities, Illinois will reinstate the Immigrant Impact Task Force thanks to a new law introduced by State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago).

“This task force will help determine where improvements can be made in how the state invests in immigrant communities,” Villanueva said. “We must address systemic disinvestment in our communities across the state and continue building a recovery that works for all Illinoisans, regardless of status.”

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New job openings with Senator Villanueva's in-district team

My office is seeking talented members of our community to fill two, full-time positions.

The Constituent Services & Office Manager serves as a liaison between constituents and state agencies, as well as other stakeholders. This position requires excellence in constituent relations and service delivery, community engagement, in addition to program implementation. See the full job description here.

The Policy & Events Manager implements the district outreach strategy, community relations, and event management. The position will analyze public policies critical to our district, drive the creation and refinement of our legislative agenda, and work with the Chief of Staff to ensure collaboration with advocates and community stakeholders to develop and execute district events. See the full job description here.

Both positions are based in our district office and compensation is based on experience and education. Please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to apply.

Villanueva: Cannabis licensing fix will bring diversity to industry

• HB 1443
• Cannabis

CHICAGO – Legislation supported by State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) that addresses licensing issues in the state’s adult-use cannabis industry was signed into law on Thursday.

“I’m proud of the work the Black and Latino Caucuses did to ensure social equity within the cannabis industry through the changes in House Bill 1443,” Villanueva said. “I hope this move brings the needed diversity to the industry so that we can begin to correct the decades of harm done to our communities through the war on drugs.”

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Villanueva: Access to immigration lawyers should be a fundamental right

• Immigration
• HB 25

SPRINGFIELD – Legal representation to those in immigration proceedings should be a fundamental right, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) argued this week as she passed the Right to Counsel in Immigration Proceedings Act in the Illinois Senate.

“Having an immigration lawyer at your side dramatically increases the success rates of your case,” Villanueva said. “We must create a fairer legal system so that all residents, regardless of status, have an equal opportunity at justice.”

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