Ill. Judge Orders Five Freed Over ICE Warrantless Arrests
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A federal judge in Illinois has freed five people who were arrested without a warrant. The decision was made in accordance with a consent decree that prohibits ICE from making warrantless arrests.
Illinois Judge Orders Five Freed Over ICE Warrantless Arrests
A federal judge in Illinois has freed five people who were arrested without a warrant. The decision was made in accordance with a consent decree that prohibits ICE from making warrantless arrests. The consent decree was entered into in 2019 and prohibits ICE from making arrests without a warrant, unless they have probable cause to believe that the person is an alien who is removable.
ICE and the Consent Decree
ICE is required to comply with the consent decree and only make arrests if they have probable cause to believe that the person is an alien who is removable. However, according to court documents, ICE has not always complied with the consent decree and has made warrantless arrests.
Court Decision
The court decision was made in accordance with the consent decree and prohibits ICE from making warrantless arrests. The judge also ordered ICE to provide individuals who were arrested without a warrant with an opportunity to challenge their detention.
What to do next
- Appeal to Board of Immigration Appeals — Order
- Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents — Order
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Source: law360.com