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Chicago Court Blocks Immigrant Release Amid New Protections

12/12/2025

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A federal appeals court in Chicago blocked the immediate release of hundreds of detained immigrants.
The court extended a consent decree governing ICE warrantless arrests.
It ruled the lower court overstepped by blanket releases.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation to shield immigrants from enforcement actions, including banning arrests at courthouses.
The laws require institutions to plan for ICE encounters and aim to safeguard civil rights as enforcement rises in 2026.

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Story summary

A federal appeals court in Chicago blocked the immediate release of hundreds of detained immigrants.
The court extended a consent decree governing ICE warrantless arrests.
It ruled the lower court overstepped by blanket releases.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation to shield immigrants from enforcement actions, including banning arrests at courthouses.
The laws require institutions to plan for ICE encounters and aim to safeguard civil rights as enforcement rises in 2026.