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Cook County bans ICE civil arrests at Chicago area courthouses to protect access to justice.
Cook County Circuit Chief Judge Timothy Evans has issued an order banning ICE from making civil arrests at or near county courthouses in the Chicago area, effective October 15, 2025.
The ruling prohibits arrests of parties, witnesses, or potential witnesses in courthouses, parking lots, sidewalks, and entryways to ensure safe and unrestricted access to the justice system.
The move follows increased ICE activity at courthouses, with at least a dozen arrests reported since late July, prompting concerns that fear of detention is deterring people—especially immigrants—from appearing in court.
Legal advocates and the public defender’s office welcomed the order, calling it essential to protect access to justice.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security maintains that arrests can occur anywhere lawbreakers are found, stating no legal sanctuary exists for those who violate immigration laws.
The decision reflects a growing national debate over federal immigration enforcement at courthouses.
El Condado de Cook prohíbe los arrestos civiles de ICE en los juzgados del área de Chicago para proteger el acceso a la justicia.