Title: UNLAWFUL IMMIGRATION RAIDS: U.S. Immigrants and Citizen Detained, Rights Violated in Chicago Area and Midwestern States
Summary: The National Immigrant Justice Center and the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois have filed a motion in Chicago’s U.S. District Court seeking the release of two individuals still detained and the enforcement of remedies to prevent unlawful arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Introduction: In the early days of the second Trump administration, ICE agents arrested and detained 21 immigrants and a U.S. citizen in the Chicago area and other Midwestern states, allegedly violating their rights and disregarding legal processes.
The Lawsuit: The motion filed by the National Immigrant Justice Center and the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois alleges that ICE agents made warrantless arrests, used violence and intimidation, and disregarded basic rights. The lawsuit seeks the release of Abel Orozco, a father of three, and nine others arrested under similar circumstances.
Key Highlights:
- ICE agents made warrantless arrests, including that of a U.S. citizen, Julio Noriega, who was detained for over 10 hours and released without documentation.
- The lawsuit highlights specific incidents, including a raid on a restaurant in Liberty, Missouri, where 12 people were arrested without proper documentation.
- The motion seeks the release of Orozco and other individuals still detained, as well as relief for those who have been released, including the lifting of conditions of release.
- The plaintiffs are also seeking training and remedial measures against ICE agents who violated the 2022 federal court settlement aimed at protecting immigrant rights and curbing aggressive enforcement tactics.
Conclusion: The lawsuit underscores the need for accountability and adherence to the rule of law in immigration enforcement. As the court case unfolds, immigrant communities and their allies are determined to fight for justice, holding the Trump administration accountable for what they describe as unlawful and inhumane enforcement actions.
Keywords: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), National Immigrant Justice Center, American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, Unlawful Immigration Raids, Trump Administration, Immigration Policy
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