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Committee on Human Relations

Wednesday, February 21, 2018 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chamber -- City Hall -- Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

Chicago's Committee on Human Relations voted to recommend a resolution calling on the federal government to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants affected by a devastating earthquake. This non-binding resolution asks the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide legal protection and work authorization for Haitian nationals currently in the country.

Key Decisions

  • Resolution to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants Recommended to Pass

Agenda

  1. CITY COUNCIL
  2. 1 Call for U.S. Department of Homeland Security to extend Temporary Protected Status to Haitian immigrants in wake of devastating earthquake
    Resolution
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Resolution was Recommended to Pass.