Your voice belongs in this process.
Those interested in providing public comment at the April 27 or 28 IAC hearings must complete the Public Comment Interest Form by 5pm on April 23. Selected speakers should plan to attend in person.
Learn more and submit your interest: ilac.illinois.gov/events
Illinoisans deserve answers and accountability.
The IAC is gathering testimony and evidence to examine how decisions were made during Operation Midway Blitz and to ensure transparency for the people of Illinois.
Join the upcoming hearings on April 27 and 28. Learn more at ilac.illinois.gov.
During #SecondChanceMonth, we recognize the importance of creating pathways to opportunity and protecting individuals from unlawful employment discrimination based on conviction record.
Learn more and review our FAQ at: bit.ly/IDHRConvictionRecordProtection
IDHR is on the move!
Stop by our table at upcoming community events to meet our team, ask questions, and learn more about the rights and protections available to you.
Can't attend an event? Visit dhr.illinois.gov to learn more about your rights and how to file a charge.
The Illinois Accountability Commission will host two public hearings this month.
📅 April 27 | April 28, 2026
🕘 12PM - 3PM
📍 Michael A. Bilandic Building, Chicago
🎧 Interpretation and accessibility accommodations available
Find participation details at ilac.illinois.gov.
On Transgender Day of Visibility, we take a moment to honor the experiences and voices of transgender individuals. Visibility brings awareness, but it also calls for continued effort to ensure that safety and protection are part of everyday life.
Learn more about your rights: dhr.illinois.gov.
When citizens feel compelled to carry passports to protect themselves, something is deeply wrong.
The Commission is exposing these violations and turning lived harm into a permanent record demanding real oversight and enforceable accountability.
Submit testimony: ilac.illinois.gov/interest-form
Accountability doesn’t happen quietly.
The growing public response to our hearings makes one thing clear: people expect transparency and real oversight– and the Commission is building the record to meet that moment.
Learn more and stay engaged: ilac.illinois.gov.
Resilience is not a policy solution.
The Illinois Accountability Commission is placing expert testimony on the public record to expose harm and advance the accountability and reform that Illinois deserves.
Learn more and submit testimony at ilac.illinois.gov.
#Women’sHistoryMonth and #GenderEquityMonth are both a reflection and call to action.
This month is reminder that the rights we protect today were shaped by generations of women who demanded to be seen, heard, and treated fairly.
Their legacy guides our mission.
Federal Agents Shot:
•Silverio Villegas Gonzlez (Chicago)
•Marimar Martinez (Chicago)
•Renee Good (Minneapolis)
•Alex Pretti (Minneapolis)
The IAC sees right through the federal government’s propaganda and will continue to fight for accountability.
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Today, the Illinois Accountability Commission convenes its third public hearing. Streaming Live On: blueroomstream.com/live/illinois-special-events
Closed captioning is available to support hearing-impaired viewers and anyone who prefers captions. Watch here: youtube.com/@illinoisdhr
The Illinois Accountability Commission’s public hearing will stream live tomorrow.
Tune in: blueroomstream.com/live/illinois-special-events
Closed captioning is available to support hearing-impaired viewers and anyone who prefers captions. Watch here: youtube.com/@illinoisdhr
Witnessed or experienced potential misconduct by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz?
The Illinois Accountability Commission asks you to participate and share your experience. Submit video or narrative information to the Commission at ilac.illinois.gov/interest-form.
This season, many Illinoisans are observing religious traditions.
Under IL law, discrimination based on religion is prohibited in employment, housing, and more.
If you experience discrimination because of your faith, you have the right to file a charge. Visit dhr.illinois.gov to learn more.
We’re committed to making our public hearings accessible to everyone.
Requests for interpreters or other accessibility and support needs should be submitted 2 business days in advance to dhr.ilac@liinois.gov.
Live closed captioning will also be available. Watch here: youtube.com/@illinoisDHR
We've come so far in the past seven years, Illinois.
Together, we've met the moment — and now it's time we build on our progress.
Tune in at 12 PM CT as I deliver the State of the State.
Today we reflect on Abraham Lincoln – an Illinoisan whose leadership helped move our nation closer to freedom and equality. As the U.S. nears 250 years and Illinois reflects on its journey since 1818, we're reminded that the work of advancing civil rights continues.
Our offices are closed today.
🛡️ Haz un plan familiar:
✅ Poder legal, cuidado, preparación
🛡️ Create an emergency plan:
✅ POA, care, & family prep
🔗 illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/get-prepared-stay-protected#fep
Today, we honor Rosa Parks – whose quiet courage helped changed our nation. During #BlackHistoryMonth, we reflect on her legacy and how everyday people move justice forward by choosing dignity and fairness.
At IDHR, we carry that spirit forward on by protecting civil rights for all Illinoisans.
Happy Black History Month, Illinois.
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor Black Americans whose contributions have shaped our nation and the ongoing fight for justice and equality.
The legacy of yesterday, the impact of today, and the hope of tomorrow tell one continuous story – Black History is American History.
The Illinois Accountability Commission's second public hearing is streaming now on our YouTube channel, @illinoisDHR.
Closed captioning is available to support hearing-impaired viewers and anyone who prefers captions.
Watch here: bit.ly/IACHearing_YouTube
Today, the Illinois Accountability Commission convenes its second public hearing.
⏰9am – 1pm
📍Streaming live on blueroomstream.com/live/illinois-special-events
Tune in to observe this important process in action.
The Illinois Accountability Commission’s second public hearing will stream live tomorrow.
Tune in:
📆Friday, January 30
⏰9am – 1pm
📍Streaming live on blueroomstream.com/live/illinois-special-events
Nuestro sitio web de Recursos sobre Derechos de Inmigrantes y Ciudadanía está aquí para ayudar a los habitantes de Illinois a acceder a orientación, protecciones y vías de apoyo, todo en un solo lugar.
Explora los recursos en dhr.illinois.gov/ici.
Our Immigrant and Citizenship Rights Resources website is here to help Illinoisans access guidance, protections, and pathways to support – all in one place. Whether you're looking for yourself or helping someone you care about, you're not alone.
Explore the resources at dhr.illinois.gov/ici.
Witnessed or experienced potential misconduct by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz? You can submit video or narrative information to the Commission.
Visit the Commission’s website to learn more and to complete the form at ilac.illinois.gov/interest-form.html
Through the Illinois Accountability Commission, IL is creating a public record of the conduct of federal agents during “Operation Midway Blitz” and other federal operations in IL.
Join us Friday, January 30, from 9AM – 1PM to hear the Commission’s second public hearing.
Learn more: bit.ly/IAC_0126
The IAC is collecting information related to potential misconduct by federal immigration law enforcement officers during Operation Midway Blitz through the end of 2025 (September through December 2025).
To submit info to the IAC, visit ilac.illinois.gov/interest-form and complete the interest form.
