The arrest of a suburban Chicago police officer Radule Bojovic for allegedly overstaying a U.S. visa has reignited debate over Illinois’ sanctuary policies and the breakdown between state and federal enforcement systems. The case exposes a logical contradiction: how could someone living in the country illegally be sworn in to uphold the law, carry a firearm, and qualify for a public pension? As officials trade blame, questions grow about vetting failures, background checks, and the policy conflicts that allowed this to happen in the first place.

Discover the real costs of illegal immigration in the U.S., from a $54–$153 billion annual net fiscal burden to border security risks, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. This fact-based analysis separates ideology from reality, highlighting taxpayer impact, national security concerns, and public health challenges backed by verifiable data from CBP, DHS, FAIR, and Polaris.