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Illinois Releases 500+ Illegal Immigrants, Defying ICE Officials

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 3:35 AM UTC · How we work

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Illinois and Chicago authorities released over 500 illegal immigrants from custody, defying immigration officials.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) issued an interim staff report on the releases.
The report said Illinois sanctuary policies prevented transferring detainees to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Released individuals included people accused or convicted of murder, domestic violence and robbery, with later accusations noted.

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Illinois and Chicago authorities released over 500 illegal immigrants from custody, defying immigration officials.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) issued an interim staff report on the releases.
The report said Illinois sanctuary policies prevented transferring detainees to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Released individuals included people accused or convicted of murder, domestic violence and robbery, with later accusations noted.