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Undocumented Officer Arrested
ICE arrested Radule Bojovic, a newly sworn police officer in Hanover Park, Illinois, alleging he is an undocumented immigrant from Montenegro who overstayed a B-2/B2 tourist visa that expired in 2015.
“ICE agents arrested Radule Bojovic, a police officer in Hanover Park, Illinois, accusing him of being an unlawful immigrant from Montenegro who overstayed a tourist visa that expired in 2015.”
ICE claims Bojovic had been unlawfully employed as an officer and was in possession of a firearm, which is illegal for undocumented immigrants.
CNN highlights concerns about how an undocumented person could serve as a sworn officer at all.
Homeland Security’s account adds that Illinois is a sanctuary state and notes Bojovic’s taxpayer-funded salary and pension approval.
Fox News frames the arrest within federal–state friction over sanctuary policies.
Several outlets note Bojovic had recently graduated from the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy and started field training before ICE took him into custody.
Operation Midway Blitz Overview
ICE and allied outlets link the arrest to Operation Midway Blitz, described as a targeted crackdown in Chicago.
NTD News reports the effort began in September, is named in honor of Katie Abraham, and has drawn judicial oversight, including a judge ordering federal agents to wear body cameras.
The report also states that more than 1,000 arrests have been made.
Fox News names Commander Gregory Bovino as leading the operation and highlights resistance from Illinois officials.
ICE formally places Bojovic’s arrest within Midway Blitz.
Just the News reiterates the operation tie and adds that Bojovic entered legally but failed to depart when his visa expired in 2015.
Political Responses to Sanctuary Policies
Political reactions sharply diverge across outlets.
“Noem accused sanctuary-state policies of allowing criminal illegal immigrants to infiltrate communities, schools, and even police departments.”
Western Journal says Kristi Noem, identified as a Homeland Security Secretary, blasted Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and sanctuary policies, claiming such policies let criminal illegal immigrants infiltrate communities and even police departments.
ABC News similarly quotes DHS officials, including Tricia McLaughlin and Kristi Noem, condemning radical sanctuary politicians.
Newsmax amplifies McLaughlin’s accusations and praise for Noem and former President Trump.
Homeland Security’s release itself emphasizes sanctuary-state framing and firearm felony issues but focuses on the facts of the arrest and governance context rather than overt political rhetoric.
Legal and Enforcement Issues
Local and legal scrutiny emerged alongside street-level tensions.
FOX 32 Chicago reports that state officials are investigating whether DHS personnel exceeded their legal authority, with potential prosecutions under consideration.
The report also highlights concerns about a political figure's alleged shift toward authoritarian practices.
NTD News describes clashes related to enforcement, including protest tensions and a judge's order requiring body cameras on immigration officers.
ABC News notes that Bojovic is currently in ICE custody, although details about the arrest remain unclear.
CNN emphasizes the legal conflict between undocumented status and firearm possession for sworn officers.
Media Coverage on Illegal Alien Officer
Coverage gaps and attributions vary widely.
“ICE criticized local jurisdictions for ignoring federal laws, highlighting this as the second recent case of an illegal alien being hired by a police department and issued a firearm.”
ICE highlights this as the second recent instance of a police department hiring an illegal alien and issuing a firearm, a detail missing from many mainstream stories.
The US Sun only briefly mentions claims by Kristi Noem about ICE arresting an illegal alien officer amid unrelated law-enforcement controversies, showing off-topic packaging in tabloid coverage.
The Daily Wire piece solicits reader tips broadly, not adding facts to this case.
Outlets differ on attribution: Western Journal and ABC News assign prominent condemnation quotes to Kristi Noem, while ICE and Homeland Security releases do not feature her statements, focusing on case facts, sanctuary framing, and enforcement priorities.