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Breastfeeding mother detained at O'Hare, released after judge orders her freedom

Oct 30, 2025 · Chicago, IL, Mexico

Breastfeeding mother detained at O'Hare, released after judge orders her freedom

A Mexican mother of a 10-month-old was arrested by ICE agents while driving her taxi near O'Hare International Airport and detained at the Broadview facility. She lacked access to a lactation room to pump breast milk for her daughter. A federal judge ordered her release on October 31, the day after her habeas case was filed.

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