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Federal Court Reinstates Immigration Enforcement in Chicago

3/11/2026

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The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the preliminary injunction on federal immigration enforcement in Chicago, describing Judge Sara Ellis's order as overbroad and constitutionally suspect.
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino wrote on X that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Chicago is vindicated.
The appeals court's decision effectively reasserts federal control over immigration enforcement in Chicago.

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Story summary

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the preliminary injunction on federal immigration enforcement in Chicago, describing Judge Sara Ellis's order as overbroad and constitutionally suspect.
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino wrote on X that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Chicago is vindicated.
The appeals court's decision effectively reasserts federal control over immigration enforcement in Chicago.