The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) was forced to drop charges against Ray Collins, 31, and Jocelyn Robledo, 30, after a Chicago grand jury declined to indict the pair for assaulting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and other federal agents at a local detention facility. The case came to a close on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, despite evidence suggesting both defendants were armed during the incident.
Collins and Robledo allegedly engaged in violent confrontations with law enforcement at ICE’s Broadview detention facility in late September. During the clash, Robledo reportedly pushed and shoved officers, while Collins is accused of charging an ATF agent. Both were found carrying legally registered, loaded handguns upon arrest. The grand jury’s decision to reject charges has raised questions about the accountability of individuals who allegedly targeted federal agents.
This marks the second instance in recent months where a grand jury failed to secure an indictment against individuals accused of assaulting law enforcement. In August, prosecutors could not obtain a felony assault charge against Sean C. Dunn, who reportedly hurled a sandwich at a federal agent in Washington, D.C., before fleeing. Critics argue that such outcomes reflect a troubling trend of judicial reluctance to prosecute violence against federal officers in certain regions.
The DOJ has yet to provide a clear explanation for the dropped charges, leaving the circumstances surrounding the grand jury’s decision unresolved.
