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ICE Warns Illinois Releases Violent Criminal Aliens

12/8/2025

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement warns Illinois is releasing violent criminal illegal aliens with active detainers.
Todd Lyons, acting director of ICE, says Illinois has 'tens of thousands' of offenders, including murder and sexual offenses.
Since January 2025, Illinois has released 1,768 criminal aliens with active detainers, including aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault offenders.
Some releases were not communicated to federal authorities, and Lyons urges Illinois to reconsider its policy.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement warns Illinois is releasing violent criminal illegal aliens with active detainers.
Todd Lyons, acting director of ICE, says Illinois has 'tens of thousands' of offenders, including murder and sexual offenses.
Since January 2025, Illinois has released 1,768 criminal aliens with active detainers, including aggravated kidnapping and sexual assault offenders.
Some releases were not communicated to federal authorities, and Lyons urges Illinois to reconsider its policy.