Federal Government Extends Temporary Restraining Order for Broadview ICE Facility Amid Legal Dispute
The federal government has agreed to extend a temporary restraining order concerning the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holding facility in Broadview, Illinois. This decision follows a class-action lawsuit filed in October, which led U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman to issue the order. The lawsuit, brought by two former detainees, alleges that the facility's conditions are unconstitutional, citing overcrowding and inadequate access to food, water, and legal counsel. The restraining order mandates improvements in these areas. The extension delays a preliminary injunction hearing or trial until April 19, 2025. The government and plaintiffs are currently in disagreement over whether the case should proceed directly to trial or first undergo a preliminary injunction hearing. The government argues that the facility's population has decreased significantly, rendering the case moot, while the plaintiffs contend that more evidence is needed to ensure compliance with the restraining order. 
