Police and Cook County sheriffs detained 21 people by midday Friday, and said four officers were injured. Demonstrators sang and chanted before allegedly crossing a protest barrier around 10 a.m.
The charges stem from a protest Sept. 26 outside the Broadview ICE facility, which has been the subject of separate litigation.
One DHS source said 1,000 agents could return in the spring, up from 250 now.
The longest federal government shutdown seems to be inching closer to its end. In a previously taped interview with the 21st show, Senator Tammy Duckworth discusses aviation safety, SNAP, ICE agents, and what this upcoming Veteran’s Day means to her.
The ruling follows hours of testimony from former detainees who couldn’t speak to lawyers.
Over the weekend, heightened immigration enforcement actions in and around Chicago led to muted Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations, with residents reporting a noticeable decline in festivities.
7th Circuit rules judge overstepped in ordering Bovino into court for daily check-ins
Man detained at Spanish-speaking traffic court in Clinton County is a first in the area .
After weeks of criticizing federal immigration raids, state lawmakers took legislative action.
Governor says masked agents are targeting families, not ‘the worst of the worst’.
Judge asked to order many immigrants released from detention to electronic monitoring.
The Illinois Accountability Commission will seek public input of misconduct by federal agents .
Legal challenges to deployment, immigration enforcement continue in court.
State leaders pledge to explore new protections for immigrants but say their power is limited.
It’s a victory for Democratic officials who lead the state and city and have traded insults with President Donald Trump about his drive to put troops on the ground in major urban areas.