Radule Bojovic case update: Why ICE arrested Chicago police officer; ‘violated laws’

Radule Bojovic, a police officer in the Chicago suburb of Hanover Park, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Thursday

Updated on: Oct 17, 2025, 24:58:02 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Radule Bojovic, a police officer in the Chicago suburb of Hanover Park, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Thursday. He has been accused of being an unlawful immigrant from Montenegro. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said that Bojovic overstayed a tourist visa that expired in 2015.

Radule Bojovic was arrested by ICE officers on Thursday (X)

The DHS added that Bojovic was ‘encountered during a targeted enforcement action’ in ICE's operation in Illinois. Back in August, the Hanover Park Police Department had shared a Facebook post announcing Bojovic’s graduation from the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy.

The post stated that he had undergone ‘an intensive 15 weeks of field training and evaluation as he continues preparing to serve the Hanover Park community’.

“Radule Bojovic violated our nation’s laws and was living ILLEGALLY in the United States for 10 years—what kind of police department gives criminal illegal aliens badges and guns? It’s a felony for aliens to even possess a firearm. A law enforcement officer who is actively breaking the law,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told CNN.

Trump administration officials have time and again slammed Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's policies.

“Not only does Governor Pritzker allow dangerous illegal immigrants to threaten communities, but he also permits undocumented individuals to serve as sworn police officers. Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, ICE is restoring law and order. Criminal illegal aliens have no place in our communities—especially not on our police forces," McLaughlin said.

President Trump has even declared Chicago as ‘the most dangerous city in the world’. He said that Pritzker should ‘beg for help’ with Chicago's crime problem.

"I want him to say, 'We have a problem. Bring in the troops and solve the problem,'" Trump said.

“President Trump is right, Chicago clearly has a crime problem. Chicago has had the most murderers of any US city for 13 consecutive years – which has destroyed the lives of many law-abiding Americans. President Trump will not turn a blind eye to the lawlessness plaguing American cities,” the White House said.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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