Advocates petition Cook County chief judge to bar courthouse arrests without warrants

Public Defender's Office Pushes To Ban ICE Arrests At Courthouses

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Legal advocates ask judge to prohibit warrantless immigration arrests in Cook Co. court buildings

The Cook County Public Defender's Office is among a coalition of groups petitioning for an order prohibiting warrantless immigration arrests in or around courthouses.

Public defenders call on chief judge to bar ICE arrests at Cook County courthouses

The Cook County Public Defender’s office is calling on Chief Judge Timothy Evans to put a stop to warrantless immigration arrests in and around courthouses.Since the launch of “Operation Midway Blitz,” U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement officers have significantly increased their presence at Cook County courthouses. The ramped up enforcement has had a chilling effect on courthouse operations, with people forced to weigh the risk of skippin…

Advocates petition Cook County chief judge to bar courthouse arrests without warrants

Advocates say federal agents' presence at Cook County courthouses is creating fear, especially for immigrants and abuse survivors.

Public defender, legal groups ask chief judge to prohibit warrantless immigration arrests at courthouses | Illinois State Bar Association

Public defender, legal groups ask chief judge to prohibit warrantless immigration arrests at courthousesCook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell Jr. and a coalition of legal groups and social service organizations are petitioning Chief Judge Timothy Evans to enter a general order prohibiting warrantless immigration arrests in or around courthouses. Source: Chicago Tribune

Chicago News: Legal Advocates Demand Ban on ICE Arrests Without Warrants at Cook County Courthouses - Internewscast Journal

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Legal advocates want ICE to stop making arrests outside Cook County courthouses.They said it's hurting families, especially in domestic