Neighbors Helping Neighbors
The front page of yesterday’s Chicago Tribune featured an excellent piece on local organizing to support immigrants, educate neighbors, and resist Trump’s immigration crackdown (“They will not break us: Chicago becomes the epicenter of resistance amid Trump’s immigration crackdown” (share link). Incredible work by all the folks highlighted here and by everyone doing this organizing on the ground, and by …
Following Border Czar Tom Homan’s CNN interview earlier this week, people had some fun with Homan’s complaint about how well Chicagoans have been educating immigrant neighbors on their rights – making his job difficult 😭. This segment of the interview got traction online when it was shared by Chicago Tribune reporter Laura N. Rodríguez Presa on Twitter – then by …
Chicago Sun-Times: Tears, fears — but few details — in wake of immigration sweeps across Chicago area Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago’s immigration sweeps have restaurant and food industry employers feeling anxious Fox 32 Chicago: Chicago leaders question motives, impact of ICE operation involving Dr. Phil CBS Chicago: Waukegan, Illinois woman says she doesn’t find it fair that her dad was taken …
Here are statements on ICE actions from Sens. Durbin and Duckworth and Rep. Delia Ramirez The Chicago Tribune: ‘We are terrified’: ICE begins long-promised immigration blitz in Chicago (share link — and you can see the image of the Tribune front page attached and here) Chicago Sun-Times: Trump officials join federal agents — and Dr. Phil — for immigration arrests …
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago spared immigration raids Tuesday, but Pritzker warns feds may target ‘2,000 people’ Chicago Tribune: ‘People are hiding.’ Chicago immigrants stay home from work to avoid potential ICE arrests. (share link) WGN 9 Chicago: Pritzker, Chicago officials vow to protect immigrant communities amid Trump’s deportation pledge WBEZ Chicago: What can CPS schools and parents do in the face …
ABC Chicago: Federal authorities have identified dozens of targets for deportation in Chicago area, sources say Block Club Chicago: Trump Border Czar Denounces Leak On Chicago Immigration Raids, Says No Decision Made Yet Illinois Politico Playbook: Bracing for an ICE storm Crain’s Chicago Business: Chicago braces for fight with Trump border czar Fox 32 Chicago: Chicago mayor reiterates opposition to …
WBEZ: Chicago Police will not help with deportations after the city council rejects changes to sanctuary status CBS Chicago: City Council blocks bid to roll back Chicago’s protections for undocumented immigrants Chicago Sun-Times: City Council dodges controversial votes on Welcoming City carve-outs, lower speed limit Block Club Chicago: Attempt To Change Chicago’s Sanctuary City Rules So Cops Can Work With …
Block Club Chicago: 2 Alds Want To Change Sanctuary City Rules Ahead Of Trump Term, Allowing Cops To Work With ICE WBEZ Chicago: Immigration advocates warn a proposal for Chicago police to help ICE could be illegal ABC Chicago: Immigration activists hold protest in Pilsen against President-elect Trump’s deportation plans Fox 32 Chicago: Mayor Johnson issues ICE guidelines; City Council …
Chicago Sun-Times: As next Trump presidency looms, Chicago groups serving immigrants are bracing for the unexpected Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago to be ground zero for mass deportations, Trump border czar tells Illinois Republicans ABC 7 Chicago: Incoming border czar Tom Homan promises mass deportation: ‘Going to start right here in Chicago’ Block Club Chicago: Mass Deportations Will Start ‘Right Here In …
Illinois Politico Playbook: Sanctuary showdown looms “We’re preparing to face what we think will be unprecedented attacks on American communities and families,” Lawrence Benito, executive director at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, told Playbook.” Borderless Magazine/Block Club Chicago: Sensitive Migrant Data Mishandled, Former Chicago Shelter Contractors Allege Chicago Sun-Times: Rogers Park resident donates handmade hats to asylum-seekers: …