NIJC joined the chorus of local residents and community groups opposing a proposed immigration jail in Winnebago County, Illinois and sent a letter to local officials urging them to reject the jail. On May 24, 2017, Sheriff Caruana announced the county would abandon the plans for the immigration jail.

NBC 13 WREX: Sheriff Caruana: No immigrant detention center in Winnebago County Jail (5/24/2017)

Rockford Register Star: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara opposes immigrant detention center (5/18/2017)

CBS 23 WIFR: Chicago-based law firm sends letter to Winnebago County officials over possible I.C.E Detention Center (5/12/2017)

MyStateline.com: Law Firm Sends Letter to Winnebago County Officials Advising Against ICE Center (5/12/2017)

CBS 23 WIFR: Local mom protests I.C.E. for her son's sake (5/11/2017)