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This morning, in Broadview, 14 suburban women were arrested during an act of civil disobedience calling for an end to ICE/CBP’s kidnappings throughout the Chicago area.
“We want to encourage other people who feel strongly about ICE’s actions to step off the sidelines and take our cities back.”
“We want to encourage other people who feel strongly about ICE’s actions to step off the sidelines and take our cities back.”
Fourteen suburban moms arrested in sit-in protest outside Broadview ICE facility
The mothers sat in a circle on Beach Street on Friday to “demand an end” to the immigration raids that have swept through the Chicago area since the Trump administration launched “Operation Midway Bli...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This morning, in Broadview, 14 suburban women were arrested during an act of civil disobedience calling for an end to ICE/CBP’s kidnappings throughout the Chicago area.
“We want to encourage other people who feel strongly about ICE’s actions to step off the sidelines and take our cities back.”
“We want to encourage other people who feel strongly about ICE’s actions to step off the sidelines and take our cities back.”
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This is the facility that I and many others have been protesting. We’ve been hit, thrown, gassed, and shot with pepper bullets but none of that holds a candle to what is being done to people *in* the actual facility.
Read this thread. Don’t look away. Keep your eyes and the pressure on Broadview.
Read this thread. Don’t look away. Keep your eyes and the pressure on Broadview.
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This is the facility that I and many others have been protesting. We’ve been hit, thrown, gassed, and shot with pepper bullets but none of that holds a candle to what is being done to people *in* the actual facility.
Read this thread. Don’t look away. Keep your eyes and the pressure on Broadview.
Read this thread. Don’t look away. Keep your eyes and the pressure on Broadview.
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i’m at damen/belle plaine in chicago’s north center neighborhood for an emergency anti-ice rally.
around 7 a.m. this morning, masked federal agents chased a preschool teacher *into* nearby rayito del sol and abducted her—in front of traumatized children, parents, and coworkers.
around 7 a.m. this morning, masked federal agents chased a preschool teacher *into* nearby rayito del sol and abducted her—in front of traumatized children, parents, and coworkers.
November 6, 2025 at 12:39 AM
i’m at damen/belle plaine in chicago’s north center neighborhood for an emergency anti-ice rally.
around 7 a.m. this morning, masked federal agents chased a preschool teacher *into* nearby rayito del sol and abducted her—in front of traumatized children, parents, and coworkers.
around 7 a.m. this morning, masked federal agents chased a preschool teacher *into* nearby rayito del sol and abducted her—in front of traumatized children, parents, and coworkers.
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Lawyers are about to play portions of U.S. Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino's deposition.
Ellis asks if it's fair to say Black's experience has "placed a burden" on his faith?
Black: "Absolutely, yes."
Black: "Absolutely, yes."
November 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Lawyers are about to play portions of U.S. Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino's deposition.
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As many eyes will be on court downtown today, there are early indications ICE may be active in this area again.
Agents reportedly snatched a daycare worker in Roscoe Village this morning.
Agents reportedly snatched a daycare worker in Roscoe Village this morning.
ICE/CBP is active in Lincoln Park right now, has been spotted near Damen/Clybourn at Costco + Jewel (this is in addition to a morning abduction reported at Costco earlier).
People believe grocery delivery drivers are being targeted and are asking folks to alert other vulnerable workers as well.
People believe grocery delivery drivers are being targeted and are asking folks to alert other vulnerable workers as well.
November 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
As many eyes will be on court downtown today, there are early indications ICE may be active in this area again.
Agents reportedly snatched a daycare worker in Roscoe Village this morning.
Agents reportedly snatched a daycare worker in Roscoe Village this morning.
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
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Good morning from Chicago's federal courthouse. Inside, Judge Sara Ellis listens to preliminary issues in today's hearing on an injunction against federal immigration agents' violent behavior.
Outside, the IL Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights has organized a rally against the same behavior.
Outside, the IL Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights has organized a rally against the same behavior.
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Good morning from Chicago's federal courthouse. Inside, Judge Sara Ellis listens to preliminary issues in today's hearing on an injunction against federal immigration agents' violent behavior.
Outside, the IL Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights has organized a rally against the same behavior.
Outside, the IL Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights has organized a rally against the same behavior.
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A Border Patrol agent was caught on video telling another to throw tear gas “for fun,” according to a court filing. They also mocked protesters and residents who were getting gassed.
November 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A Border Patrol agent was caught on video telling another to throw tear gas “for fun,” according to a court filing. They also mocked protesters and residents who were getting gassed.
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A central part of ICE's strategy here is to keep detainees hungry and thirsty in squalor to incentivize them to sign self-deportation papers to escape their inhumane conditions. And of course, they also lie to their captives about what they are signing.
Agustin Zamacona, who speaks and reads English, further says an agent in Broadview tried to get him to sign a self-deportation form by telling him it was court paperwork.
"I saw they weren't court papers, they were for deportation, so I didn't sign it," he says.
"I saw they weren't court papers, they were for deportation, so I didn't sign it," he says.
November 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A central part of ICE's strategy here is to keep detainees hungry and thirsty in squalor to incentivize them to sign self-deportation papers to escape their inhumane conditions. And of course, they also lie to their captives about what they are signing.
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Court back in session for a restraining order hearing on the class action alleging inhumane conditions at the Broadview ICE facility.
Class rep Pablo Moreno González still on the stand for cross-examination by the govt's legal team.
Class rep Pablo Moreno González still on the stand for cross-examination by the govt's legal team.
How did he feel being held at Broadview, the plaintiff atty asks.
"Well I felt bad," Moreno González responds.
He says, at the atty's asking, that he understands he is a class rep and can serve to represent other people held at Broadview.
That's all the plaintiff atty has. Court taking a break.
"Well I felt bad," Moreno González responds.
He says, at the atty's asking, that he understands he is a class rep and can serve to represent other people held at Broadview.
That's all the plaintiff atty has. Court taking a break.
November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Court back in session for a restraining order hearing on the class action alleging inhumane conditions at the Broadview ICE facility.
Class rep Pablo Moreno González still on the stand for cross-examination by the govt's legal team.
Class rep Pablo Moreno González still on the stand for cross-examination by the govt's legal team.
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A partial list of what Bovino does not have to tell a federal judge happened today:
*An agent pushed a City Council member in Albany Park
*Agents deployed pepper spray in Albany Park & Evanston
*Agents were involved in a car crash in Evanston
*An agent pointed a gun at a woman in Evanston
*An agent pushed a City Council member in Albany Park
*Agents deployed pepper spray in Albany Park & Evanston
*Agents were involved in a car crash in Evanston
*An agent pointed a gun at a woman in Evanston
BREAKING: Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino, who led a series of raids across Chicago, Evanston and Skokie on Friday, does not have to report every weekday at 6 p.m. in person to the federal judge who has tried to rein in federal agents’ use of force, an appeals court ruled. @wttw.bsky.social
Appeals Court Rules Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino Does Not Have to Check In Every Day With Federal Judge
Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino, who led a series of raids across Chicago, Evanston and Skokie on Friday, does not have to report every weekday at 6 p.m. in person to the federal judge who has tried t...
news.wttw.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:54 PM
A partial list of what Bovino does not have to tell a federal judge happened today:
*An agent pushed a City Council member in Albany Park
*Agents deployed pepper spray in Albany Park & Evanston
*Agents were involved in a car crash in Evanston
*An agent pointed a gun at a woman in Evanston
*An agent pushed a City Council member in Albany Park
*Agents deployed pepper spray in Albany Park & Evanston
*Agents were involved in a car crash in Evanston
*An agent pointed a gun at a woman in Evanston
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The letter said @chicago.suntimes.com would file suit for intellectual property right infringement if the three pics used in social posts over the last week aren’t immediately removed from government accounts.
A Sun-Times legal rep said DHS could be liable for damages of up to $150k per violation.
A Sun-Times legal rep said DHS could be liable for damages of up to $150k per violation.
Chicago Sun-Times demands DHS remove social posts using its photos without permission
A letter sent to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Thursday says the government used three Sun-Times photos without permission to promote its immigration enforcement campaign. The ...
chicago.suntimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The letter said @chicago.suntimes.com would file suit for intellectual property right infringement if the three pics used in social posts over the last week aren’t immediately removed from government accounts.
A Sun-Times legal rep said DHS could be liable for damages of up to $150k per violation.
A Sun-Times legal rep said DHS could be liable for damages of up to $150k per violation.
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New: a class action suit filed in Chicago's federal court this morning alleges overcrowding and inhumane conditions at the Broadview, IL ICE facility, as well detainees being denied legal counsel.
The plaintiffs say this amounts to 1A and 5A violations.
The plaintiffs say this amounts to 1A and 5A violations.
October 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
New: a class action suit filed in Chicago's federal court this morning alleges overcrowding and inhumane conditions at the Broadview, IL ICE facility, as well detainees being denied legal counsel.
The plaintiffs say this amounts to 1A and 5A violations.
The plaintiffs say this amounts to 1A and 5A violations.
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The 8 officers identified by officials as being responsible for the problematic traffic stops were named in 82 complaints between Dec. 1, 2023, and Sept. 1, 2025, according to records obtained by @wttw.bsky.social
The agency tasked with investigating misconduct by Chicago police officers identified a troubling pattern of undocumented and unprofessional stops of Black people in a downtown police district, according to a document obtained by WTTW News.
https://to.wttw.com/3Lahbzd
https://to.wttw.com/3Lahbzd
Police Misconduct Agency Identified Troubling Pattern of Stops of Black Chicagoans in Downtown Police District, Records Shows
Four members of the 1863 tactical team named in COPA’s letter have been stripped of their police powers, according to a department spokesperson.
to.wttw.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The 8 officers identified by officials as being responsible for the problematic traffic stops were named in 82 complaints between Dec. 1, 2023, and Sept. 1, 2025, according to records obtained by @wttw.bsky.social
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We need a lot more of this. www.cbsnews.com/news/illinoi...
2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors"
Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement operation in Chicago.
www.cbsnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
We need a lot more of this. www.cbsnews.com/news/illinoi...
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NBC has a story on this as well already, and they've got an indicative quote as to how things will go:
"'The mentality is CBP does what they’re told, and the administration thinks ICE isn’t getting the job done,;' one of the DHS officials said. 'So CBP will do it." www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
"'The mentality is CBP does what they’re told, and the administration thinks ICE isn’t getting the job done,;' one of the DHS officials said. 'So CBP will do it." www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
Trump plans to install Border Patrol officials to lead a more aggressive migrant crackdown
The White House has approved a list of ICE leaders to be replaced by Border Patrol officials in coming days amid disappointment with arrest numbers.
www.nbcnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:35 AM
NBC has a story on this as well already, and they've got an indicative quote as to how things will go:
"'The mentality is CBP does what they’re told, and the administration thinks ICE isn’t getting the job done,;' one of the DHS officials said. 'So CBP will do it." www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
"'The mentality is CBP does what they’re told, and the administration thinks ICE isn’t getting the job done,;' one of the DHS officials said. 'So CBP will do it." www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
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“Immigration officials have deported a father living in Alabama to Laos despite a federal court order blocking his removal from the US on the grounds he has a claim to citizenship, the man’s attorneys said on Tuesday.”
Man deported to Laos despite US court order blocking his removal, attorneys say
District judge told Ice to keep Alabama man in US while he showed what judge called ‘substantial claim’ to citizenship
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:41 PM
“Immigration officials have deported a father living in Alabama to Laos despite a federal court order blocking his removal from the US on the grounds he has a claim to citizenship, the man’s attorneys said on Tuesday.”
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Greetings from the Dirksen federal courthouse, where Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino is set to appear before U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis.
What you need to know, for @wttw.bsky.social:
What you need to know, for @wttw.bsky.social:
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino, Who Fired Tear Gas at Little Village Crowd, Set to Face Federal Judge
U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis ordered Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino to appear in her courtroom at the Dirksen Federal Building in downtown Chicago at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
news.wttw.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Greetings from the Dirksen federal courthouse, where Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino is set to appear before U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis.
What you need to know, for @wttw.bsky.social:
What you need to know, for @wttw.bsky.social:
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The government of Jamaica has set up a portal for contributing to official relief efforts. I will update this thread if anything analogous opens up for Haiti, Cuba, or the DR
supportjamaica.gov.jm
supportjamaica.gov.jm
Support Jamaica
supportjamaica.gov.jm
October 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The government of Jamaica has set up a portal for contributing to official relief efforts. I will update this thread if anything analogous opens up for Haiti, Cuba, or the DR
supportjamaica.gov.jm
supportjamaica.gov.jm
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The family of the man who was abducted by Border Patrol in Old Irving Park yesterday while he worked his construction job has setup a GFM to help support his family and to cover legal costs.
Donate to Stand with Luis Villegas: Bring Him Home, organized by Yuleini Villegas
HELP BRING MY BROTHER BACK HOME!
Good evening, everyone! My name is Yule… Yuleini Villegas needs your support for Stand with Luis Villegas: Bring Him Home
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October 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The family of the man who was abducted by Border Patrol in Old Irving Park yesterday while he worked his construction job has setup a GFM to help support his family and to cover legal costs.
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Video from today's first gas attack.
Saturday morning in Chicago.
Saturday morning in Chicago.
October 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Video from today's first gas attack.
Saturday morning in Chicago.
Saturday morning in Chicago.
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Days since ICE/CBP violated the TRO: 0
Video from witness here from the moment CBP gassed neighbors who had gathered outside after the kidnapping.
Agent rolls a canister at the crowd out of the window of their car as they reverse away from people with whistles and bikes.
Agent rolls a canister at the crowd out of the window of their car as they reverse away from people with whistles and bikes.
October 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Days since ICE/CBP violated the TRO: 0
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"These are modern day slave catchers. Call them for what they are.
Stop giving them a pass. Make people understand the depth of what's going on in our community, because everybody has to protect everybody."
Stop giving them a pass. Make people understand the depth of what's going on in our community, because everybody has to protect everybody."
October 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
"These are modern day slave catchers. Call them for what they are.
Stop giving them a pass. Make people understand the depth of what's going on in our community, because everybody has to protect everybody."
Stop giving them a pass. Make people understand the depth of what's going on in our community, because everybody has to protect everybody."
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"This is an ongoing cycle – ICE does something terrible, community members fight back and lawmakers issue words of condemnation. But if we fail as lawmakers to match our words with action, we're giving ICE the green light to continue to escalate," writes @juliasalazar.bsky.social.
Opinion: Words of condemnation aren’t enough. Lawmakers must pass anti-ICE legislation.
If we fail as lawmakers to match our words with action, we're giving ICE the green light to escalate.
www.cityandstateny.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
"This is an ongoing cycle – ICE does something terrible, community members fight back and lawmakers issue words of condemnation. But if we fail as lawmakers to match our words with action, we're giving ICE the green light to continue to escalate," writes @juliasalazar.bsky.social.