Illinois Releases Illegal Aliens Despite Detainers

DHS criticizes Illinois for ignoring ICE detainers, allowing 4,000+ criminal aliens to be released.
Illinois released 1,768 criminal aliens since 2025 despite active detainers, including those linked to serious crimes.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin urged Governor Pritzker to honor ICE detainers.
ICE warned local authorities' refusal to honor detainers poses risks to community and agents.

Government | Immigration | Public Safety

United States

JB Pritzker | Tricia McLaughlin

1 month ago