Emails Regarding Ordinance Targeting Asylum Seekers in Niles
| Tracking # |
24-81 |
| Submitted | Jan. 25, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | Feb. 12, 2024 |
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From: Niles Coalition
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act., we hereby request the following records:
On Tuesday January 23, 2024 during the Village of Niles board meeting, the agenda included an ordinance under new business (item 12a)[1] that in the words of a public commenter is meant to "run migrants out of town".
The public commenter references the discriminatory nature of this policy by referencing a quote by police chief Luis Tigera[2]. After his comment, the Village of Niles Board President George Alpogianis responded:
“Thank you. I know I don't respond to things, but I will respond to this. When we start taking care of our veterans first and getting them out of their tents. All the homeless veterans that we have damn right we'll help anybody. We've got to help our own people first … our veterans. Thank you. “[3]
The board went on to approve this ordinance with no discussion or further comment.[4]
To that effect we are seeking emails from village of Niles email addresses between November 1, 2023 and the date this request is processed (inclusive of those dates) that include any of the following keywords in the subject line and/or body:
– "migrant"
– "asylum"
– "immigrant"
– "refugee"
– "unscheduled bus stop"
Please include any email attachments.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, we would be grateful if you would inform us of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. We would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. We look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Niles Coalition
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[1]"ORDINANCE 2024-xx - Ordinance Adding Chapter 98 Traffic and Vehicles, Article V. Standing, Stopping and Parking, Division 1. Generally, Sec. 98-167 Regulation of Unscheduled Bus Stops to the Niles Code of Ordinances"
<https://web.archive.org/web/20240124165320/https://d3n9y02raazwpg.cloudfront.net/niles/9cc58e1a-7d99-11ee-852f-0050569183fa-c24709d9-0e32-4573-adf3-7dc4100ecd8c-1705708299.pdf>
[2]Journal & Topics - Niles Public Safety Committee Recommends Migrant Bus Ordinance
"At Monday’s meeting, Police Chief Luis Tigera said the ordinance is not aimed at tour groups, sports teams, or others chartering a bus, which may be from outside of Cook County or the state who make an unscheduled stop, diverted from another destination to stay in Niles. He said if an officer stopping a bus saw evidence of that, they would not enforce the ordinance. "
<https://web.archive.org/web/20240125171059/https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/niles-public-safety-committee-to-discuss-possible-migrant-bus-ordinance>
[3]Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - public commenter on item 12a
<https://play.champds.com/nilesil/event/249/s/3266>
[4]Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - approval of item 12a
<https://play.champds.com/nilesil/event/249/s/3753>
From: Village Of Niles Illinois
Village of Niles
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From: Village Of Niles Illinois
Village of Niles
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #24-81:
Dear Niles Coalition:
Thank you for writing to Village of Niles with your request for information pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.
On 01/28/2024, you requested the following documents:
To that effect we are seeking emails from village of Niles email addresses between November 1, 2023 and the date this request is processed (inclusive of those dates) that include any of the following keywords in the subject line and/or body:
– "migrant"
– "asylum"
– "immigrant"
– "refugee"
– "unscheduled bus stop"
Please include any email attachments.
Under the Freedom of Information Act, a public body may extend the time to respond to a FOIA request by up to 5 business days for a limited number of reasons. 5 ILCS 140/3(e). We are extending the time to respond to your request by 5 business days for the following reason(s):
We cannot comply with the request for records within the 5 business day time limit without unduly burdening or interfering with our operations.
The public body asserts the following facts in support of the above reasons for an extension of time. The Village will respond to your request by 02/12/2024.
Please acknowledge receipt of this request for extension.
Sincerely,
Andrew Aviles
Head FOIA Officer
(847) 588-8021 | aa@vniles.com
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From: Niles Coalition
Extension acknowledged for a due date of 2/12/2024. Thank you.
From: Village Of Niles Illinois
Village of Niles
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A document has been released for record request #24-81 along with the following message:
Dear Niles Coalition:
Thank you for writing to Village of Niles with your request for information pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.
On 01/28/2024, you requested the following documents:
Emails from village of Niles email addresses between November 1, 2023 and the date this request is processed (inclusive of those dates) that include any of the following keywords in the subject line and/or body:
– "migrant"
– "asylum"
– "immigrant"
– "refugee"
– "unscheduled bus stop"
Your request is granted.
We have enclosed copies of the documents that you requested.
Sincerely,
Andrew Aviles
Head FOIA Officer
(847) 588-8021 | aa@vniles.com
* 24-81.pdf-redacted.pdf
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From: Village Of Niles Illinois
Village of Niles
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Record request #24-81 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
All document have been released pursuant to your request.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Illinois Freedom of Information Act. request, copied below, and originally submitted on Jan. 28, 2024. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Feb. 12, 2024. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date. You had assigned it reference number #24-81.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Niles Coalition
Hello,
Didn't notice any attachments, can you please double-check on that? Thanks.
From: Niles Coalition
Hello,
I spoke on the phone with Andrew and compromised on a solution for attachments. I will followup on this request with a specific list of file attachments gleaned from the PDF responsive record previously provided. The due date is therefore extended to accommodate this updated request. Thank you!
From: Niles Coalition
Hello,
Please provide the following email attachment files:
NWMC Director's Weekly Briefing 1-26-24.pdf
EMRS+15,+SAU+01,++REST.+-+Unannounced+Bus+Arrivals.pdf
SMASS 2 FLYER .pdf
IMG_0587.jpeg
Migrant Arrivals in the Region Survey, NWMC.xlsx
Buffalo Grove-Unscheduled_Buses_Ordinance_clean_(003).pdf
Elk Grove Village-Ord_3838_Migrant_Restrictions_on_Hotel-Motels-Public_Accomodation_Housing_11_20_2023.pdf
Thank you.
From: Village Of Niles Illinois
Village of Niles
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Documents have been released for record request #24-81 along with the following message:
Good afternoon,
I have attached the following requested attachments:
* NWMC Director's Weekly Briefing 1-26-24.pdf
* EMRS+15,+SAU+01,++REST.+-+Unannounced+Bus+Arrivals.pdf
* SMASS 2 FLYER .pdf
* IMG_0587.jpeg
* Migrant Arrivals in the Region Survey, NWMC.xlsx
* Buffalo Grove-Unscheduled_Buses_Ordinance_clean_(003).pdf
* Elk Grove Village-Ord_3838_Migrant_Restrictions_on_Hotel-Motels-Public_Accomodation_Housing_11_20_2023.pdf
Thank you,
Andrew Aviles
Head FOIA Officer
(847) 588-8021 | aa@vniles.com
* NWMC Director's Weekly Briefing 1-26-24.pdf
* EMRS.pdf
* Migrant Arrivals in the Region Survey, NWMC.xlsx
* Unscheduled Buses Ordinance.pdf
* SMASS 2 Flyer.pdf
* Elk Grove Village Ordinance.pdf
* Buffalo Grove-Unscheduled Buses Ordinance.pdf
* Image 0587.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After April 5, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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