A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois on January 29, 2025. The request, made by us at Peoria Standard, seeks documents and records showing persons committed to county jails who have had an Immigration Detainer issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency lodged against them since January 29, 2024.
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we rely heavily on access to public records. These records are crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
In our request, we expressed our belief that we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional due to our role in disseminating information. We eagerly await the response from the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office and will continue to strive for transparency in all matters of public interest.
