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Officials warn of ICE arrests at courthouse

Local Officials Warn of ICE Arrests at Domestic Violence Courthouse

April 2, 2026 Chicago, Illinois Chicago Sun-Times
Federal immigration agents are violating Illinois law by making arrests at Chicago-area courthouses, several local officials alleged at a press conference. The Cook County Public Defender's office said ICE agents have been entering the Domestic Violence Courthouse since late February, a move critics say deters victims from seeking protective orders.