Summary
A federal judge in Chicago set new rules for ICE, the agency that handles immigration enforcement in the U.S. Midwest. The judge found that ICE often arrested people without the required legal documents and has now put measures in place to stop this. The agency must now follow detailed procedures and report on arrests until February 2026.
Key Facts
- A federal judge in Chicago ruled that ICE agents violated federal laws by arresting people without warrants.
- The ruling extends oversight of ICE operations in the Midwest until February 2, 2026.
- The decision is based on a 2022 settlement that required ICE to follow strict rules about arrests without a warrant.
- ICE failed to comply with these rules, often using blank warrant forms, according to the court.
- The court order demands ICE reissue and adhere to national policies on warrantless arrests and train their personnel.
- ICE must now file monthly public reports on arrests made without pre-issued warrants.
- The Department of Homeland Security stated it is complying with the court's orders.
