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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 14h

My silences had not protected me. Your silence will not protect you.
— Audre Lorde

4️⃣ days from today, join us in the streets of Chicago for a peaceful protest to say: Hands Off Chicago & NO KINGS! ❌👑

📅 Sat. Oct. 18
⏰12 PM
📍Grant Park, Chicago

🔗 Info: bit.ly/HandsOffChiO... (rsvp not required)

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 11h

“.. Virtually every news outlet is rejecting the ultimatum and saying they will not sign.”

@cnn.com
www.cnn.com/2025/10/13/m...

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 12h

"a test"? you mean...a violation?

AP: Israel plans to halve aid into Gaza over slow return of dead hostages, a test for the Gaza ceasefire

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Jim Daley @jimdaleywrites.bsky.social · 13h

NEW: The People’s Law Office is representing Debbie Brockman, the WGN producer who was detained by feds.

“Ms. Brockman and her legal team adamantly deny any allegation that she assaulted anyone. Rather, Ms. Brockman was the one who was violently assaulted by federal agents on her way to work.”

Statement on Behalf of Debbie Brockman, WGN
Employee Assaulted by Federal Agents

Debbie Brockman, the WGN employee who was physically attacked and arrested in Chicago, Illinois by federal agents on October 10, 2025, would like to provide the following information to clarify any misunderstandings or misrepresentations that have been previously reported.

First off, Ms. Brockman wishes to clarify that at the time of this incident she was not acting in any professional capacity as an employee of WGN. During the morning hours this past Friday, Ms. Brockman was walking to the bus stop as part of her morning commute when she was attacked by Border Patrol agents.
Ms. Brockman, who is a U.S. citizen born in this country, was violently detained on Foster Avenue, on the north side of Chicago. As this occurred, individuals on the street began recording the incident and asked Ms. Brockman her name. In addition to providing her name, Ms. Brockman stated that she worked for WGN. She added this information because she hoped someone would notify her employer so her coworkers would know that she would not be arriving at work that day.
Ms. Brockman was detained and held in federal custody for approximately 7 hours before being released. She has not been charged with any crimes and she intends to pursue all legal avenues available to her to vindicate her rights and hold the federal authorities accountable for their actions.
Ms. Brockman is being represented by attorneys from the People’s Law Office in Chicago. Ms. Brockman and her legal team adamantly deny any allegation that she assaulted anyone. Rather, Ms. Brockman was the one who was violently assaulted by federal agents on her way to work. Ms. Brockman feared for her life multiple times throughout this terrifying experience.
“This incident should be alarming and horrifying to every single person in this country,” said Brad Thomson, one of Ms. Brockman’s attorneys at People’s Law Office. “If armed, masked, federal agents are sn…

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 11h

Developing: per photographer Matthew Kaplan and others on scene, neighbors are currently facing dozens of Border Patrol agents on the east side. Feds have been all over the area, some kidnappings confirmed. Saw one gas canister deployed on FB live earlier.

Militarized federal agents in street at 105th and N

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 11h

A confrontation between community members and militarized federal agents appears to be unfolding on Chicago's southeast side, near the intersection of E. 105th St and S. Ave. N.

Details still emerging. From what I've seen federal agents have deployed at least one can of some kind of gas.

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 14h

Tuesday, October 14 - Whistle Packing Parties TONIGHT / No Kings: Protest Safety Training TOMORROW / NO KINGS Dance Party 10/18

Tuesday, October 14 - Whistle Packing Parties TONIGHT / No Kings: Protest Safety Training TOMORROW / NO KINGS Dance Party 10/18 — Indivisible Chicago Alliance

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The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 1d

NEW — Chance the Rapper decked out a CTA train with his starry album art and rode with passengers to the South Side.

Later that night, he brought his “And We Back” tour to Northerly Island.

He even displayed a message on stage that got lots of attention: “f—ck ICE.”

thetriibe.com/2025/10/chic...

Chicago got the full experience as Chance the Rapper brought ‘Star Line’ to life • The TRiiBE

With a decorated Red Line, surprise guests, and a Northerly Island show, Chance’s comeback was a city-wide celebration.

thetriibe.com

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Indivisible Chicago-South Side @indivchisouth.bsky.social · 1d

🌟 IC-SS News Oct 13-19: The National Guard came to Chicagoland. ICE is continuing its atrocities. We'll keep fighting. So can you.

Read Indivisible Chicago-South Side's newsletter this week, packed with info & resources: tinyurl.com/icss10-13-25

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 1d

We have a responsibility to protest in the name of universal freedom — Nelson Mandela

5️⃣ days from today, join us in the streets of Chicago for a peaceful protest to say: Hands Off Chicago & NO KINGS! ❌👑

📅 Sat. Oct. 18
⏰12 PM
📍Grant Park, Chicago

🔗 Info: bit.ly/HandsOffChiOct18 (rsvp not required)

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 1d

📻 Listen to @wbez.org! Dr. Claudia M. Fegan & Dr. Linda Rae Murray have been invited to speak with 91.5 WBEZ's Sasha-Ann Simons on her show, In the Loop, Tues 10/14, ~9:20-9:40 am CT. @sashaannsimons.bsky.social

Indivisible Chicago-South Side @indivchisouth.bsky.social · 1d

🧊 ICE is going after sick or injured patients in Chicago hospitals!

🏥 We need a model citywide policy to protect patients, families, and staff from harassment or unlawful detention + rebuild public trust in our health institutions as safe havens FOR ALL.

Read Dr Claudia Fegan & Dr Linda Murray ⤵️

Chicago is choosing justice over fear, as it has in the past

In 1850, the federal government deputized local officials to enforce slavery. In 2025, it demands cooperation in deportation. Chicago resisted nearly two centuries ago, and it still is today.

chicago.suntimes.com

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Indivisible Chicago-South Side @indivchisouth.bsky.social · 1d

🧊 ICE is going after sick or injured patients in Chicago hospitals!

🏥 We need a model citywide policy to protect patients, families, and staff from harassment or unlawful detention + rebuild public trust in our health institutions as safe havens FOR ALL.

Read Dr Claudia Fegan & Dr Linda Murray ⤵️

Chicago is choosing justice over fear, as it has in the past

In 1850, the federal government deputized local officials to enforce slavery. In 2025, it demands cooperation in deportation. Chicago resisted nearly two centuries ago, and it still is today.

chicago.suntimes.com

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 1d

ICE is all over the city and burbs today, including Waukegan. Multiple reports on social media from people who have found empty work vans and are trying to locate family of their owners. This is a near daily occurrence now.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 2d

Kelly: I really worry about those aviators, drone operators, special forces guys that are in the Caribbean right now striking these boats and whether or not this is legal..

There’s no authorization for the use of military force. The Congress has not given that to the president. He hasn’t asked.

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Heather Cherone @heathercherone.bsky.social · 2d

A federal judge ordered federal agents last week to issue two warnings before using tear gas.

Witnesses said they heard no warnings and none can be heard on videos, @chicago.suntimes.com reports

Heather Cherone @heathercherone.bsky.social · 2d

Federal agents deployed tear gas after Albany Park residents protested to their attempts to detain a resident of the Northwest Side neighborhood, @vimiller.bsky.social reports for the @chicago.suntimes.com

Feds deploy tear gas in another Chicago neighborhood: 'We chased federal agents out of Albany Park today'

A federal judge’s temporary restraining order requires federal agents to issue two warnings before using riot control weapons such as tear gas. Witnesses says they didn't get any warning.

chicago.suntimes.com

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 2d

ICE in Chicago detained two people (that we know of) for filming them today, a cyclist and a neighborhood rapid responder. This in addition to tear gassing another neighborhood and brandishing weapons at rapid response—both things that have also already been going on for weeks.

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 2d

❌️👑 + ❌️🤚 The Oct. 18 No Kings/Hands Off Chicago protest is organized by ACLU of Illinois, @chicagolabor.bsky.social, Equality Illinois, @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social, Personal PAC,
Sierra Club Illinois.

🧑🏽‍🤝‍🧑🏽👫🏼 We'll see you at noon, Sat. Oct 18, Grant Park! (1/4)

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Indivisible Chicago-South Side @indivchisouth.bsky.social · 3d

@govpritzker.illinois.gov, Illinois State Police are aiding and abetting the vile actions of ICE agents. WHAT WILL YOU DO TO STOP THIS?

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3d

Troopers just violently attacked protesters, tackled several, several arrests, shoving activists and press with batons.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3d

Religious leaders here are not mincing words. They have repeatedly used the word "evil."

"Detention and deportation are acts that wound the body of Christ, and deny the dignity of God's people."

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3d

In Broadview, IL this morning outside the Chicago area ICE detention center—

Just rolled up, immediately saw ISP/CCSO arresting a protester w/ a guitar (he appears to be in good spirits over it).

ICE vehicles have been coming and going, including a large bus driven by a masked agent seen earlier.

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The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 3d

Tonight, in Broadview — a suburb outside of Chicago where Illinois state troopers are doing crowd control near the ICE detention center.

Read the thread from @unraveledpress.com

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3d

Troopers just violently attacked protesters, tackled several, several arrests, shoving activists and press with batons.

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Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL 01) @jonathanjackson.house.gov · 7d

#BadBunny’s @SuperBowl selection is not just a cultural milestone, it's a reminder. #PuertoRicans have shaped American music, culture, and identity. Puerto Rican nationalists were active supporters of the Civil Rights movement. Yet they lack full voting rights and statehood.

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Congresswoman Robin Kelly @robinkelly.house.gov · 4d

Republicans are refusing to do their jobs.

Once again, Speaker Johnson canceled votes for Tuesday instead of fixing the health care crisis, swearing in Rep-elect Adelita Grijalva, or releasing the Epstein files.

It’s clear their priorities are in service to billionaires.

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Congresswoman Robin Kelly @robinkelly.house.gov · 4d

I’m frustrated and angry by ICE raids in our communities — and I know you are, too.

The dangerous escalation of ICE raids affect all of us, as they even arrest US citizens. It’s evil and cruel. It must stop.

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 3d

WGN journalist Debbie Brockman has been released. Her violent arrest occurred *after* a federal judge barred federal agents from using force or threatening to arrest journalists.

Chicago TV journalist pushed to ground and arrested during Ice raid, later released

Witnesses call arrest of video editor Debbie Brockman, a US citizen, by masked federal agents, ‘absolutely horrifying’

www.theguardian.com

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