Former Hanover Park Cop Regains Work Authorization After ICE Arrest

Radule Bojovic's employment status with the village remains unchanged despite federal government reinstating his permit.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:42pm

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A serene, cinematic painting of a solitary police car parked on a dimly lit street, with warm sunlight and deep shadows creating a pensive, nostalgic mood that reflects the uncertain situation faced by the former officer.The uncertain employment status of a former police officer caught in the crosshairs of immigration enforcement reflects the complex challenges facing local communities.Hanover Park Today

The federal government has quietly reinstated the work authorization of Radule Bojovic, the former Hanover Park police officer who was arrested last fall for allegedly overstaying a tourist visa. This comes after a U.S. District Judge ordered a temporary restraining order on the government revoking Bojovic's work permit. However, despite regaining his work authorization, Bojovic's employment status with the Hanover Park Police Department remains unchanged as of now.

Why it matters

This case highlights the complex legal battles that can arise when immigration enforcement actions impact local law enforcement personnel. It also raises questions about how municipalities handle employment situations when an officer's immigration status is in flux.

The details

Bojovic, a Montenegro native, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in October 2025 as part of a 64-day local mass deportation campaign under the Trump administration. He was later released from ICE custody on bond in November. While awaiting the outcome of his immigration proceedings, Bojovic was allowed to return to full duty with the Hanover Park Police Department, as officials maintained he retained a valid work permit. However, he later received a 'notice of intent to revoke' his work permit from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which claimed the immigration policy that had previously granted him authorization no longer applied.

  • Bojovic was arrested by ICE in October 2025.
  • Bojovic was released from ICE custody on bond in November 2025.
  • Bojovic received a 'notice of intent to revoke' his work permit in early 2026.
  • A U.S. District Judge ordered a temporary restraining order on the government revoking Bojovic's work permit in March 2026.
  • The federal government reinstated Bojovic's work permit authorization through 2030 in April 2026.

The players

Radule Bojovic

A former police officer with the Hanover Park Police Department who was arrested by ICE in 2025 for allegedly overstaying a tourist visa, but has since regained his work authorization.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal agency that arrested Bojovic in 2025 as part of a local mass deportation campaign.

U.S. District Judge Jorge Alonso

The judge who ordered a temporary restraining order on the government revoking Bojovic's work permit.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

The federal agency that issued a 'notice of intent to revoke' Bojovic's work permit, claiming the immigration policy that had previously granted him authorization no longer applied.

Hanover Park Police Department

The local police department that employed Bojovic, whose employment status remains unchanged despite him regaining work authorization.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to fight for the rights of all workers, regardless of immigration status.”

— Alejandro Villavicencio, Immigration Advocate

What’s next

The parties involved in the case are in communication 'regarding next steps to resolve this matter without contested litigation.' A status hearing previously scheduled for Tuesday has been rescheduled for later this month.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex legal and employment challenges that can arise when immigration enforcement actions impact local law enforcement personnel. It underscores the need for clear policies and procedures to address such situations and ensure fair treatment for all workers, regardless of immigration status.