DHS Threatens Lawsuits, Funding Cuts Against Sanctuary States As ICE Surge Nets 550 In Chicago
DHS warned New York, California, and Illinois that refusing to honor ICE detainers could trigger federal lawsuits and potential funding cuts, while ICE stepped up enforcement including nearly 550 arrests in the Chicago-area “Operation Midway Blitz.” The roundup also notes a detainee death in a New York jail under investigation and California laws curbing certain ICE practices. Broader legal clashes over detention policy and detainer compliance appear likely, with multi-state scope and escalating tempo.
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