Wisconsin Officials to Address Claims of ICE Detention

Authorities to provide update on Illinois woman's allegations of being held for 48 hours across multiple states

Apr. 9, 2026 at 7:36pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A photorealistic painting of a nondescript government building in warm, golden light, with long shadows cast across the facade, conveying a sense of isolation and bureaucratic indifference.An illustration of the somber, impersonal nature of immigration detention centers, where claims of improper treatment continue to raise concerns.Broadview Today

Wisconsin law enforcement officials are set to hold a press conference to address claims made by a Skokie, Illinois woman that she was detained by U.S. immigration authorities for nearly 48 hours and transferred to multiple states, including Wisconsin. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office disputed the woman's account, saying there was no record of her being held at their facility.

Why it matters

The case highlights ongoing concerns about U.S. citizens and legal residents being caught up in federal immigration enforcement actions, with some reporting being briefly detained or questioned by agents. This particular incident raises questions about the accuracy of the woman's claims and the involvement of multiple law enforcement agencies across state lines.

The details

Summer Sundas 'Sunny' Naqvi, a 28-year-old Illinois resident, claimed she was detained for around 30 hours after landing at O'Hare Airport, then transferred to an immigration processing center in Broadview, Illinois and finally to the Dodge County Jail in Wisconsin before being released. However, authorities have disputed her account, with the Department of Homeland Security saying she only underwent additional screening at the airport, and the Dodge County Sheriff's Office stating there was no record of her being detained there.

  • On March 5, Naqvi claimed she was initially detained after landing at O'Hare Airport.
  • Naqvi said she was then transferred to an immigration processing center in Broadview, Illinois and the Dodge County Jail in Wisconsin.
  • Naqvi claimed she was released from the Dodge County Jail in the early hours of March 7.

The players

Summer Sundas 'Sunny' Naqvi

A 28-year-old Illinois resident who claims she was detained by immigration authorities for nearly 48 hours across multiple states.

Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt

The sheriff of Dodge County, Wisconsin, who said his office will provide an 'in-depth overview' of the matter at an upcoming press conference.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The federal agency that disputed Naqvi's account, saying she only underwent additional screening at the airport and was not detained.

Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison

A family friend of Naqvi's who originally supported her claims of being detained.

Sarah Afzal

Naqvi's sister, who declined to comment on the upcoming announcement from Wisconsin officials.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We are also asking that the unknown individual who reportedly picked (Naqvi) up in the Juneau area and drove her to the Holiday Inn contact the Sheriff's Office to provide a statement.”

— Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt, Sheriff

What’s next

Wisconsin officials are set to hold a press conference on Friday afternoon to provide an 'in-depth overview' of the matter and address Naqvi's claims.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing tensions and confusion around federal immigration enforcement actions, with U.S. citizens and legal residents sometimes being caught up in the process. The upcoming announcement from Wisconsin authorities will likely shed more light on the accuracy of Naqvi's account and the involvement of multiple law enforcement agencies across state lines.