Appeals Court Blocks Immediate Release Of Chicago-Area Immigrants
6 weeks ago
A federal appeals court has blocked the immediate release of hundreds of immigrants detained during a recent Chicago-area immigration crackdown, while allowing the extension of a consent decree that regulates how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can make warrantless arrests.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said a district judge overstepped by ordering a blanket release of detainees without reviewing individual cases. About 450 immigrants remain in custody.
The ruling also upheld key restrictions on ICE, including requirements that the agency provide documentation for each arrest, ensuring the consent decree continues to govern enforcement procedures.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said a district judge overstepped by ordering a blanket release of detainees without reviewing individual cases. About 450 immigrants remain in custody.
The ruling also upheld key restrictions on ICE, including requirements that the agency provide documentation for each arrest, ensuring the consent decree continues to govern enforcement procedures.
