A federal court in Chicago has ordered sweeping new limits on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the Midwest, ruling that agents repeatedly violated federal law and a binding consent decree by arresting people without warrants.
The decision issued October 7 by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey I. Cummings extends court oversight of the agency until February 2, 2026, and warns that officers who disregard the order could face contempt or criminal referral.
ICE agents can be arrested over unlawful actions, Chicago judge rules
A federal judge says ICE broke the law with warrantless arrests—and officers who do it again could face charges.
https://www.newsweek.com/ice-agents-can-be-arrested-over-unlawful-actions-chicago-judge-10921107