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 those who worked behind the scenes to bring this article to life! ✊🏽 ♥️
I also wanted to highlight this great piece in the South Side Weekly, “Mobilizing to Defend Chicago Communities From ICE”
Across the Country (Including in Waukegan, IL), Rallies for Immigrant Rights
The Chicago Tribune/Lake County News-Sun: Hundreds rally in Waukegan for immigrants’ rights: ‘We will not let Trump’s war on immigrants go uncontested’ (share link)
Newsweek: Map Shows States Where ICE Protests Are Taking Place
Today: A Day Without Immigrants
ABC 7 Chicago: Chicago businesses close Monday for ‘Day Without Immigrants’ to protest Trump policies
There’s more on grassroots social media about this than in news outlets or from organizations – check out posts from Erika Andiola, UndocuProfessionals, and flowerinspanish.
Other Chicago and Illinois Immigration News
Fox News: Sen. Durbin torches Trump admin for letting Dr. Phil join Chicago deportation raids: ‘Why is he there?’
NBC 5 Chicago: Some Chicago food pantry clients stop seeking services amid deportation fears
Block Club Chicago: Venezuelan Migrants In Chicago Worry After Trump Pushes Up Timeline To Revoke Temporary Protected Status
Politico Magazine: When Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Came to Chicago