State Senator Ram Villivalam backed a new law responding to infringements on personal liberty by federal immigration agents in Illinois.

“No one should have to live in fear of leaving their house to go to school or work due to their perceived immigrations status,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “Meanwhile, so many of our neighbors are living that reality. They are scared of accessing health care they need, to show up for their next shift or drop their children off at school out of fear of being detained by federal agents based on as little as their skin color or the language they speak.”

SPRINGFIELD ─ State Senator Ram Villivalam passed historic legislation through the Senate providing necessary reforms and transformational investments to address the public transit fiscal cliff in Illinois.

“Our public transit systems are the backbone of our communities – connecting residents to their jobs, schools, doctors and more,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “Now is the time to embrace viable, long-term solutions that provide a world-class public transit system to Illinoisans.”

CHICAGO - Following an ICE detainment outside of Decatur Classical School in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, State Senator Ram Villivalam released the following statement:

“Despite executive orders signed by Mayor Brandon Johnson prohibiting ICE detainments on city-owned property, federal agents detained an employee on Chicago Public School property during school hours.

CHICAGO — To honor the life of Wadee AlFayoumi, a six-year-old Palestinian Muslim-American boy from Plainfield, State Senator Ram Villivalam sponsored a resolution earlier this year designating Sept. 21, 2025 as Wadee Day in Illinois.

“A hate-driven act shook our community, state and country, resulting in the loss of a young life,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “As hate has no place in our state, I hope Sept. 21 serves as a reminder of the life of Wadee AlFayoumi and how we can continue to work to prevent violence.”