ICE agents detain woman at Domestic Violence Courthouse in Chicago, witnesses say [View all]
Source: CBS news
By Sabrina Franza Updated on: September 3, 2025 / 5:28 PM CDT
Witnesses say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were spotted outside of the Domestic Violence Courthouse in Chicago's West Loop on Wednesday, taking at least one person into federal custody ahead of their scheduled court appearance.
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The courthouse at 555 W. Harrison St. opens at 8:30 a.m. each weekday. One woman, whose name CBS News Chicago is withholding because of the nature of her case, was set to appear in court at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, but didn't make it there.
According to court records, she wasn't in court because she was in ICE custody.
Witnesses said they saw a man, who they believe to be a federal officer, assist in her arrest outside the courthouse about 15 minutes before her scheduled time to appear..................................
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Low down tactic by ICE. damn them!!
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ICE has begun to arrest women outside their domestic violence hearings—starting in Chicago.
One woman had case dismissed by judge—only to be immediately detained by agents.
Women are being forced to choose between "staying in an abusive relationship, or potential deportation."
The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence is encouraging all survivors to file for orders of protection online—and not schedule in person hearings.
Please contact the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline with any other legal questions. #DemsUnited
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