ICE, Chicago and protests
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ICE, Chicago and tear gas
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A U.S. District Court judge in Chicago has ordered federal immigration enforcement officers to wear body cameras while performing their duties. Judge Sara Ellis issued a temporary restraining order last week to limit federal authorities’ use of tear gas and other measures to disperse protesters.
Illinois leaders reiterated their calls Monday to "tear down" a fence surrounding the ICE facility in Broadview, as the city's mayor restricted protest zones.
"It is essential that individuals, regardless of their background or immigration status, can come to a hospital and receive the care they need in a safe, trusted environment without fear or hesitation," AJ Wilhelmi, president and CEO of the Illinois Health & Hospital Association, said in a statement.
Masked ICE agents and other federal forces showed up in Chicago to go after gangsters. Instead, they keep catching people who are just living their lives.
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ICE arrests illegal alien sworn in as suburban Chicago police officer: 'Pritzker's Illinois'
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests Illinois officer Radule Bojovic, who was living illegally in the U.S. for a decade after overstaying visa.
Democratic state lawmakers on Wednesday condemned aggressive immigration raids that in recent weeks have resulted in violent clashes between federal agents and protestors in the Chicago region — but it remains uncertain whether their words will translate to legislative action during the fall session.
National Guard troops arrived late Wednesday night at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, hours before a federal judge in Chicago temporarily blocked their deployment. A village spokesperson confirmed Thursday morning that 45 members of the Texas National Guard came to the facility overnight.
More than 100 community leaders rallied at the State Capitol on Tuesday, demanding protections from federal agents. Lawmakers are back in Springfield for their veto session and immigration policies are quickly taking center stage during the legislature’s October session.