Mother, Children Detained By Feds Downtown Released, Father Sent To Texas Detention Center

Noemi Chavez and her two children were released from immigration detention following a federal judge's intervention after their apprehension by immigration agents in Millennium Park. Their father, Jaime Ramirez, remains in custody and was moved to a Texas facility. The National Immigrant Justice Center filed a habeas corpus petition, arguing that the family's detention violated their rights under the Immigration and Nationality Act. U. S.

District Judge Sunil Harjani ordered that the family cannot be removed from Illinois until a hearing is scheduled. Witnesses reported seeing Chavez's daughter, Dasha, crying during the incident, and community members quickly organized support, raising over $6,000 for the family. Pastor Tomás Sanabria of their local church expressed concern for the family’s well-being and highlighted that they do not have legal status. Chavez is currently wearing an ankle monitor but is happy to be home and getting back into routine. This case reflects ongoing concerns about immigration enforcement practices and the impact on families.