Accountability Commission hears testimony about excessive force by ICE agents. Felt like a ‘war zone’
The commission heard testimony of ‘terror unleashed’ by federal immigration agents at its first meeting.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Appeals court won’t release detained immigrants amid warrantless arrest scrutiny
Split opinion allows consent decree to continue but says lower judge erred.
Pritzker signs bill enacting immigrant protections in courthouses
The measure bans civil immigration arrests near state courthouses and allows residents to sue immigration agents who violate their rights.
DOJ lawyer says it’s ‘wrong to allege’ Operation Midway Blitz is over
Trump attorney called protesters’ motion to dismiss their own case over immigration agents’ use of force “procedural gamesmanship.”
Pritzker ramps up accountability panel focused on alleged ICE abuses
Pritzker created the commission through an executive order on Oct. 23.
7th Circuit stays judge’s order restricting immigration agents’ use of riot control weapons
The ruling stays a federal judge’s Nov. 6 order limiting immigration agents' use of force on protesters without justification or ...
Pritzker discusses immigration crackdown with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Gov. JB Pritzker and Pope Leo XIV have been outspoken critics of the treatment of immigrants in the United States.
Duckworth staffer dismissed in wake of immigration accusations
Duckworth told ICE in a letter that she had dismissed the staffer, who she said acted alone.
Staunton restaurant owner’s detention sparks probe into senator’s staffer
The staffer allegedly visited Staunton restaurant owner Ismael Ayuzo Sandoval while in ICE custody and misrepresented himself.
‘Broadview Six’ plead not guilty to charges of ‘impeding’ agents outside ICE facility
The group of progressive candidates, officeholders and activists were indicted for “impeding” a federal agent during a protest last month.
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