Illinois v. Department of Homeland Security
Case Overview
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago sued the Department of Homeland Security, ICE, and Border Patrol over the increase in deployment of federal immigration enforcement agents from numerous agencies "Operation Midway Blitz."
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The Application
Illinois and Chicago allege that Operation Midway Blitz represents an unlawful deployment of DHS, ICE, and Border Patrol agents that either exceeds statutory authority or lacks procedural compliance. The government contends immigration enforcement falls exclusively within federal jurisdiction and plaintiffs lack standing to challenge it.
The Conclusion
The case is active before Judge Sara L. Ellis in the Northern District of Illinois. No final ruling has issued; the legality of Operation Midway Blitz remains pending determination.
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