Applaud Judge For Standing Up To Trump’s Immigration Raids

In a powerful victory for justice and human rights, U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings has ordered the release of hundreds of people unlawfully detained under Donald Trump’s mass immigration raids in Illinois.

The Trump administration’s “Operation Midway Blitz” targeted thousands of immigrants — many without warrants or due process — in a sweeping campaign of fear and intimidation. But thanks to a lawsuit brought by the National Immigration Justice Center and the ACLU, the courts have struck back, ruling that these arrests violated constitutional protections and a previous settlement restricting warrantless detentions.

Judge Cummings’ decision is a resounding rebuke of Trump’s unlawful tactics — including arrests at daycares, workplaces, and even courthouses. It restores freedom to hundreds of families torn apart by this cruel operation and reaffirms a simple truth: no one is above the law — not even the president.

Mark Fleming of the National Immigration Justice Center said it best: “All of the tactics of ICE have been unlawful in the vast majority of arrests.” This ruling proves that compassion, fairness, and the Constitution can prevail — even in the face of abuse and overreach.

Add your name to applaud Judge Cummings for defending due process, protecting immigrant families, and standing up to Trump’s unlawful mass deportation machine.