Woman shot by Border Patrol testifies at Illinois immigration hearing
Marimar Martinez, the 31-year-old who was shot five times by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in October, told…
Chicago’s U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros navigates turbulence
One year into his tenure as Chicago’s top federal law enforcement officer, U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros is defending…
How Back Of The Yards Parishioners Found Faith In The Face Of ICE
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Broadview, Illinois mayor says Chicago immigration operation ‘Midway Blitz’ cost village and businesses $700K, seeks reimbursement
BROADVIEW, Ill. (WLS) — The mayor of west suburban Broadview is asking the federal government to repay the…
DOJ Attorney Faces Complaint For Calling Chicago-Area Protests ‘Riot’ With ‘Terrorist’ Organizations
CHICAGO — A press freedom advocacy group filed a disciplinary complaint against a Department of Justice attorney who…
ICE Chicago news: Judge orders release of immigrants detained without warrants or probable cause amid operation “Midway Blitz”
CHICAGO — A federal judge on Friday ordered the release of dozens of people detained by federal immigration…
Latino-Owned Businesses Struggle To Recover As Midway Blitz Impacts Linger
MIDWAY — Many Latino-owned businesses across the Southwest Side are still grappling with uncertainty brought on by the…
Chicago Woman Shot Five Times By Border Patrol Plans To Sue Feds, Release Previously Sealed Evidence
CHICAGO — A woman shot five times by a Border Patrol agent on the Southwest Side last year…
He Moved His Orphaned Siblings To Chicago Area To Be Their Caretaker. Now, He’s Stuck In ICE Detention
PILSEN — After the deaths of their parents, 22-year-old Federico Alexis Alcantar took it upon himself to move…
Here’s How Small Businesses Are Supporting Action
LINCOLN SQUARE — Members of Chicago’s small business community are joining Friday’s nationwide general strike to protest the violent…