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Molotov cocktail suspect’s release questioned
- Federal and state officials are questioning Illinois sanctuary policies after a Jordanian national charged with illegal possession of Molotov cocktails was released on electronic monitoring while unlawfully present in the U.S.
- Hamed Alsaidi, 31, was arrested on August 1 in Mokena and charged with eight counts of possessing an unregistered destructive device.
- ICE lodged a detainer with Will County when Alsaidi was arrested, but Will County Judge Theodore Jarz granted his pretrial release the next day.
- State Rep. Patrick Sheehan said local authorities in Illinois cannot coordinate with federal immigration enforcement, leading to Alsaidi's temporary release despite the ICE detainer.
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Illinois officials question release of Molotov cocktail suspect under sanctuary policy
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Molotov cocktail suspect’s release questioned
(The Center Square) – Federal and state officials are questioning Illinois sanctuary policies after a Jordanian national charged with illegal possession of Molotov cocktails was released on electronic monitoring while he was unlawfully present in the United States.
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