Court Ruling Allows Peoria County Early Voting to Begin

Protestors in Peoria call for abolishment or reform of ICE

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A court ruling has allowed early voting to begin in Peoria County, Illinois, despite previous efforts to delay the start of early voting. This comes as protestors in Peoria have been calling for the abolishment or reform of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.

Why it matters

The start of early voting in Peoria County is an important development in the lead-up to upcoming elections, as it provides more opportunities for residents to cast their ballots. Meanwhile, the protests against ICE reflect ongoing debates around immigration policy and the role of federal enforcement agencies.

The details

The court ruling that allowed early voting to begin in Peoria County overturned previous efforts to delay the start of early voting. This means that residents of the county can now cast their ballots ahead of the upcoming elections. Separately, protestors in Peoria have been calling for either the abolishment or significant reform of ICE, the federal agency responsible for immigration enforcement.

  • The court ruling allowing early voting in Peoria County was issued on February 10, 2026.

The players

Peoria County

A county located in the state of Illinois.

ICE

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, which is responsible for immigration enforcement.

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The takeaway

This story highlights the ongoing debates around voting access and immigration policy, with the court ruling on early voting in Peoria County and the protests against ICE reflecting these broader political and social issues.