FWIW: During a hearing about an ICE arrest back in October, Craig Oswald of the U.S. attorney's office in Chicago answered a judge's question by saying, in part, the office "had a discussion with our client."
Given the context, it seemed to be a reference to Homeland Security.
DeWald takes a moment to dispute the idea that DHS is a "client" of the U.S. attorney's office.
"They can't tell us what to do. We can't tell them what to do."
Alexakis notes that there is a "unitary executive theory," but turns back to the motion.
Feb 6, 2026 17:16