NYT
ICE Threatens Sheriffs In Chicago and Minneapolis With Prosecution Over Access to Inmates
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Federal immigration officials stated they would criminally charge the sheriffs in Minneapolis and Chicago over access to inmates in their custody, according to reporting on the matter. The specific charges and factual basis for the threatened prosecutions were not detailed in available information. ICE officials did not provide public statements explaining the legal grounds for the threatened action.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/us/ice-minnesota-sheriff-prosecution.html
