ICE Arrests Illegal Immigrant Sworn Police Officer Hanover Park Illinois

Radule Bojovic, an illegal immigrant from Montenegro, was arrested by ICE in Hanover Park, Illinois, after it was discovered he had been serving as a sworn police officer despite overstaying his visa by over 10 years. Bojovic received a salary paid by taxpayers and was unlawfully issued a firearm while on duty, which ICE highlighted as a violation of federal law. The arrest occurred amid criticism of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's sanctuary policies, which some argue enable illegal immigrants to hold law enforcement positions. Meanwhile, a federal judge in Chicago, Jeffrey I. Cummings, issued a ruling imposing strict limits on ICE operations in the Midwest, particularly prohibiting warrantless arrests at courthouses to protect due process rights and ensure courthouses remain safe spaces. This ruling extends court oversight of ICE until 2026 and signals a rare judicial rebuke of federal immigration enforcement practices, emphasizing that ICE agents can face legal consequences for violating constitutional standards. The decision has sparked debate on balancing immigration enforcement with protecting the rights and safety of immigrants and citizens alike.