Rumors of Ross’ connection to Peoria swirled Friday on social media, hours after a Daily Mail story was published claiming to have interviewed Ross’ father, Ed, who the British publication said lives in North Pekin.
Organizers estimate 200 cars joined the caravan Saturday afternoon to protest recent shootings by federal immigration officers.
Protesters confronted federal officers Thursday in Minneapolis the day after a woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
In a statement, Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said ICE agents were met by “rioters” during a targeted operation.
The law allows residents to sue immigration agents for violating constitutional rights.
The ruling comes after this fall’s Chicago-focused “Operation Midway Blitz” immigration enforcement campaign quickly wound down late last week.
Duckworth sent the letter, a copy of which was obtained by Capitol News Illinois, to Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons on Monday, notifying him that staffer Edward York has been terminated.
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 .