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ICE arrests illegal alien sworn in as suburban Chicago police officer: 'Pritzker's Illinois'
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests Illinois officer Radule Bojovic, who was living illegally in the U.S. for a decade after overstaying visa.
A U.S. District Court judge in Chicago has ordered federal immigration enforcement officers to wear body cameras while performing their duties. Judge Sara Ellis issued a temporary restraining order last week to limit federal authorities’ use of tear gas and other measures to disperse protesters.
Masked ICE agents and other federal forces showed up in Chicago to go after gangsters. Instead, they keep catching people who are just living their lives.
The DHS is facing questions over differing accounts of the shooting of a U.S. citizen in Chicago, as protests continue.
"It is essential that individuals, regardless of their background or immigration status, can come to a hospital and receive the care they need in a safe, trusted environment without fear or hesitation," AJ Wilhelmi, president and CEO of the Illinois Health & Hospital Association, said in a statement.
Democratic state lawmakers on Wednesday condemned aggressive immigration raids that in recent weeks have resulted in violent clashes between federal agents and protestors in the Chicago region — but it remains uncertain whether their words will translate to legislative action during the fall session.
Cook County's top judge signed an order barring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.
More than 100 community leaders rallied at the State Capitol on Tuesday, demanding protections from federal agents. Lawmakers are back in Springfield for their veto session and immigration policies are quickly taking center stage during the legislature’s October session.