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Appeals Court Pauses Release Of Hundreds Arrested By ICE During Operation Midway Blitz

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A federal appeals court has paused the release of over 400 individuals arrested by ICE during recent operations in Chicago. The 7th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals intervened following a federal judge's decision that ordered their release on a $1,500 bond. U.

S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings ruled that federal agents violated a 2022 consent decree that limits warrantless immigration arrests. This decree affects how ICE enforces civil immigration laws, particularly concerning individuals without criminal histories or prior removal orders. The individuals involved were detained between June and October 7, with approximately 3,300 arrests reported during that period. Arguments regarding the case are set for December 2.

Cummings had previously denied ICE's request to halt the releases, emphasizing that the agency failed to show irreparable harm. This ongoing legal battle underscores the complexities of immigration enforcement in the Chicago area.

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