From the Sheriff:
Outside Law Enforcement Activity
Today, around 1:00 p.m., the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office received an inquiry that there was suspected U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) activity in the parking lot of the McHenry County Courthouse.
Upon receiving this information, the Sheriff’s Office was able to confirm there was outside law enforcement activity in the parking lot of the courthouse.
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office was not involved, was not informed of this activity in advance, and does not have further information on the situation.
Under the Illinois Trust Act, all Illinois law enforcement is prohibited from assisting, supporting, or participating in the enforcement of federal civil immigration laws.
