Judge Orders Release of Migrants Amid Legal Dispute

A judge in Chicago has made a big decision. He wants hundreds of migrants, arrested by immigration agents, to be set free. These migrants were picked up during a big operation called Midway Blitz. The judge says they were arrested in a way that breaks a rule. He gave the government until November 19 to let these migrants go. The judge, Jeffrey Cummings, thinks the migrants should be released on bond. They would have to pay $1, 500 and maybe wear an ankle monitor. He believes most of these migrants are not criminals. He even criticized how immigration agents are doing their jobs. He said they are detaining people for too long and using zip ties. But the government disagrees. They say the judge does not have the power to make this decision. They argue that only the Secretary of Homeland Security can decide to release migrants. The government might appeal the judge's decision. This all started because of a deal made in 2022. The Biden administration agreed to some rules set by a civil rights group. These rules are now being questioned. The judge thinks the rules were broken. The government says the judge is overstepping. The judge also asked for a report on his order by November 21. This is a complex situation. It shows how hard it is to balance immigration rules and human rights. The outcome will affect many people and the way immigration laws are enforced.