Ben Szalinski, Emily K. Coleman, Author at Borderless Magazine NFP

People look out from the McHenry County Correctional Facility during a march organized by the Coalition to Cancel the ICE Contract in McHenry County.

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Immigration Policy

McHenry County Will Not Get to Keep Holding ICE Detainees, Chairman Says

The decision comes after the Illinois county fought to keep its contract with the federal immigration organization.

Ben Szalinski and Emily K. ColemanJanuary 14, 2022

Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local

Immigration Policy

McHenry County Allowed to Keep Holding ICE Detainees for Now, Appeals Court Says

The court's ruling comes after McHenry and Kankakee counties filed a join lawsuit challenging the Illinois Way Forward Act.

Emily K. Coleman and Cassie BuchmanJanuary 3, 2022