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Villanueva: Access to immigration lawyers should be a fundamental right

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Thursday, May 06, 2021 09:22 AM
  • Immigration
  • Human Rights
  • HB 25

Senator VillanuevaSPRINGFIELD – 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 Senate Human Rights Committee.

“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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Villanueva moves to reinstate Immigrant Impact Task Force

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Wednesday, May 05, 2021 12:12 PM
  • Immigration
  • Human Rights
  • SB 2665

Senator VillanuevaSPRINGFIELD – To protect the wellbeing of immigrant communities, State Senator Celina Villanueva passed legislation in the Illinois Senate that would reinstate the Illinois Immigrant Impact Task Force.

“We need this task force in order to determine where relief efforts have fallen short for immigrant communities,” Villanueva said. “We must address the systemic disinvestment in our area and build a recovery that benefits all Illinoisans, regardless of status.”

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Villanueva passes legislation to create domestic violence commission

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Friday, April 23, 2021 04:09 PM
  • Domestic violence
  • SB 685

Illinois Domestic Violence HotlineSPRINGFIELD – To protect women and children in Illinois, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) passed legislation the Illinois Senate that would establish the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission.

“Incidents of domestic violence have increased dramatically since the start of the pandemic,” Villanueva said. “Families are counting on us to take proactive measures to prevent violence.”

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Villanueva seeks to protect college students from predatory planning servicers

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Thursday, April 22, 2021 04:33 PM
  • Youth
  • Higher Education
  • Financial literacy
  • SB 1085

Senator VillanuevaSPRINGFIELD – To protect first-generation college students from predatory business practices, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) passed legislation in the Illinois Senate that would create transparency and fairer guidelines for educational planning services.

“Companies that prey on first-generation and low-income students must be held accountable,” Villanueva said. “I am committed to empowering our state agencies to reel in these bad actors.”

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More Articles …

  1. Villanueva passes Student Parent Data Collection Act
  2. Villanueva demands accountability for shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo
  3. Villanueva moves legislation to provide affordable internet access
  4. Villanueva moves to increase financial literacy among young adults
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Springfield Office:
Stratton Office Building
401 S. Spring St.
Section C, Office M
Springfield, IL 62706
217-782-5304

District Office:
2501 S. Central Park Ave.
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Chicago, IL 60623
773-565-4661

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