ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A new, temporary security fence erected around the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on Friday has drawn attention amid reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are deploying soon to the Chicago area.

The City of Rockford confirmed the installation of the security fence late Friday, at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, at 327 S Church Street.

In a statement to Eyewitness News, a spokesperson for the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois said that temporary fencing has been installed near the Stanley J. Roszkowski Courthouse to help those who need to access the courthouse to do so safely.

"The Courthouse remains open and accessible. The District Court Clerk’s Office will be open

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