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Sheriff Sues Woman for $1 Million Over False ICE Claims

4/11/2026

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Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt filed a defamation suit against Sunny Naqvi of Skokie, alleging she falsely claimed ICE detained her at Dodge County Jail in March.
Schmidt says Naqvi, a U.S. citizen, stayed at Illinois hotels.
He says the claims were a hoax to defraud her ex-boyfriend.
The investigation remains open; Schmidt seeks $1 million in damages and sues Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison, who supported Naqvi.

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Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt filed a defamation suit against Sunny Naqvi of Skokie, alleging she falsely claimed ICE detained her at Dodge County Jail in March.
Schmidt says Naqvi, a U.S. citizen, stayed at Illinois hotels.
He says the claims were a hoax to defraud her ex-boyfriend.
The investigation remains open; Schmidt seeks $1 million in damages and sues Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison, who supported Naqvi.