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County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court
The order aims to protect court attendees from federal immigration arrests without warrants, following at least nine such arrests since July, officials said.
- Cook County Circuit Chief Judge Timothy Evans signed an order barring the civil arrest of any party, witness, or potential witness at county courts, which includes areas like sidewalks and parking lots while at court proceedings.
- The order follows concerns from the Cook County Public Defender’s Office and legal aid organizations about clients avoiding court due to fear of federal immigration detainment.
- At least nine people have been arrested by federal immigration agents at Cook County courthouses since late July, indicating ongoing apprehensions and heightened fears among court attendees.
- Alexa Van Brunt, director of the MacArthur Justice Center’s Illinois office, stated that the actions taken by the chief judge are necessary to ensure that people can access the courts without fear of detainment.
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Chicago. The chief judge of Cook County, Illinois, signed an order before last night prohibiting the Immigration and Customs Control Service (ICE) from arresting people in court, including Chicago, where in recent months a series of stringent measures have been applied against undocumented migrants.
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