In a recent development that has sparked widespread debate and controversy, a federal judge in Chicago has ordered the release of hundreds of individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during “Operation Midway Blitz.” The ruling comes after concerns were raised over the lack of warrants or probable cause during the arrests.
According to CNN, a total of 615 people detained by ICE in the Chicago area are set to be released following the judge’s order. This decision has been met with both support and criticism, with some arguing that it upholds due process rights, while others express concerns about potential risks to public safety.
The release of these detainees has been a point of contention, with some viewing it as a victory for civil liberties and a pushback against overreach by immigration authorities. However, others, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), have criticized the judge’s decision, labeling it as activist and potentially endangering lives, as reported by Fox News.
One of the individuals affected by this ruling is Diana Santillana Galeano, a day care teacher whose arrest by ICE agents in Chicago garnered significant attention. She has since been released from custody, with her legal team continuing to advocate for her immigration claims to remain in the US, as per The Hill.
The Guardian highlighted the case of Galeano, whose detention sparked outrage after agents removed her from a daycare facility. The judge’s ruling that her arrest was “unlawful” due to the absence of a preliminary bond hearing underscores the legal complexities surrounding immigration enforcement.
CBS News provided further context, reporting that the judge’s decision was based on findings that ICE had violated a consent decree limiting detentions at a Chicago facility. This ruling raises broader questions about the legality and ethics of immigration enforcement practices.
As this story unfolds, it underscores the ongoing debates surrounding immigration policy, law enforcement practices, and civil liberties. The differing perspectives on the judge’s ruling reflect the complex and contentious nature of immigration issues in the United States.
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References:
1. CNN: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTE9ZVDNDMEhiamFVOVB3WlQwRFVVV3lBa3A4UmtIMkF2bDZrWWhPQlFuN2VhRTRRaTZPVVF1TUZzQWpCQ0FRUE9kR0M2NUFBcUI5VDNWVG5iM3RNSGV0bmdrWkp0N2RJeGJ5OWJfSU1n?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
2. Fox News: https://www.foxnews.com/us/judge-ordered-release-600-chicago-illegal-immigrants-slammed-dhs-activist-putting-lives-risk
3. The Hill: https://thehill.com/homenews/education/5604467-chicago-day-care-teacher-ice-arrest-detention/
4. The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/13/chicago-daycare-worker-freed-ice-arrest
5. CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/judge-finds-ice-illegally-arrested-hundreds-people-chicago/
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