A Hanover Park, Illinois police officer, Radule Bojovic, was arrested by ICE for being in the U.S. illegally and working as a sworn officer, despite the village's claim that their hiring process was compliant with all legal requirements.

Bojovic entered the U.S. legally on a visa that expired in 2015, with plans to return to Montenegro, but he remained in the country for about 10 years without his legal status being revoked.

He is currently in custody at the Clay County Justice Center in Indiana, though the exact details of his arrest remain unclear, and records confirm he is detained.

The case raises questions about community trust, transparency, and the procedures used in immigration checks, especially amid ongoing tensions between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and state officials have condemned ICE's actions, calling them illegal and politically motivated, and are considering legal responses, including potential prosecutions of DHS personnel.

This incident is part of a broader pattern of high-profile immigration enforcement actions, including recent cases involving public officials like a school district superintendent in Iowa who was also found to be in the U.S. illegally.

The case exemplifies ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement and local law enforcement, highlighting issues of community trust and procedural transparency in the Chicago suburbs.

Members of the public are encouraged to report crimes or suspicious activity related to immigration issues via ICE's tip line or online form.

The village stated that their hiring process was thorough, including background checks and verification of legal work authorization, and they had no prior notice of any revocation of Bojovic's work status.

This incident follows a recent high-profile case in Iowa where ICE arrested the superintendent of the state's largest school district for living illegally in the U.S. and facing firearm charges, illustrating a pattern of enforcement actions involving public officials.

The campaign claims to focus on individuals with serious criminal convictions, though limited details are available about Bojovic's criminal history.

The Department of Homeland Security has released information related to these enforcement actions, reflecting ongoing efforts to address illegal immigration.

The incident occurs amid ongoing political debates over immigration enforcement, with Illinois officials exploring legal avenues to challenge federal actions.