Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Illinois

Warpy

(114,441 posts)

8. Colorado, Connecticut, and New Mexico have already done this

Reply to calimary (Reply #6)

Mon Oct 20, 2025, 01:49 PM

Oct 2025

and police are not getting charged into non existence. Just knowing if they do the crime, they'll get charged seems to be enough to keep the slightly bent ones in line. The truly twisted ones read the writing on the wall and saught alternative employment.

It's working out well for all of us.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

6 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

brakester calimary duhneece sheshe2 Attilatheblond Momma

34 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

ICE Agents Can Now Be Arrested in Chicago [View all] douglas9 Oct 2025 OP

Fight back! sinkingfeeling Oct 2025 #1

It's about time... GiqueCee Oct 2025 #2

If they are brought on federal charges, Dump will just pardon them mdbl Oct 2025 #4

True, but I still think this is still a very encouraging development. ShazzieB Oct 2025 #10

can and will are very different quakerboy Oct 2025 #25

If what you say is correct, why would there have been any need for this lawsuit? ShazzieB Oct 2025 #28

Could be they will surprise me quakerboy Oct 2025 #30

Aren't these state charges? brakester Oct 2025 #13

This is a bit different. The order is related to violations of an existing consent decree. pat_k Oct 2025 #24

So they must be arrested on STATE charges--- where Trump has NO jurisdiction nor pardon powers. Jack Valentino Oct 2025 #27

The state (Illinois) might have something to say Bob_in_VA Oct 2025 #29

So... 2naSalit Oct 2025 #32

I still say bdamomma Oct 2025 #20

That's one rhing these arrests might reveal! 70sEraVet Oct 2025 #23

Removing qualified immunity from law enforcement is paramount Warpy Oct 2025 #3

Good idea. calimary Oct 2025 #6

Colorado, Connecticut, and New Mexico have already done this Warpy Oct 2025 #8

That is great to hear! ShazzieB Oct 2025 #12

Good to know. Even better to hear! calimary Oct 2025 #15

Judges too MichMan Oct 2025 #26

Finally, a good use for militarized police BaronChocula Oct 2025 #5

why has this not been enacted in CA? Tumbulu Oct 2025 #7

Awesome news. n/t iluvtennis Oct 2025 #9

Including citizens arrests, I hope. no_hypocrisy Oct 2025 #11

Good! Wicked Blue Oct 2025 #14

This must go nationwide. SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2025 #16

YES!!! Grim Chieftain Oct 2025 #17

Its way past bdamomma Oct 2025 #18

Some good news .... sheshe2 Oct 2025 #19

They need to stop arresting people at Immigration hearings. That's total BS! Bengus81 Oct 2025 #21

Good! No one is above the law. cer7711 Oct 2025 #22

Give SCOTUS a minute. iemanja Oct 2025 #31

ICE Their Asses!!!!!!!!! n/t ReRe Oct 2025 #33

As well they should be! They're nothing but lawless thugs without jackboots. Hekate Oct 2025 #34