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’s 25th Ward IPO on Instagram, and highlighted in BlueSky posts from Shannon Heffernan, Dan Sinker, Prisonculture, and Rep. Mike Quigley.
The Chicago Tribune: If you’re arrested by ICE in Illinois, what happens next? Legal experts explain the process
WBEZ Chicago: As the immigration landscape changes rapidly, here are answers to pressing immigration policy questions
Borderless: Five Things to Know About Immigration Policy and Illinois Schools
Chicago, Suburbs, and Illinois Immigration News
Block Club Chicago: Chicago ‘Very Well Educated’ In Defying ICE, Border Czar Says As Immigration Crackdown Leads To 100+ Arrests
CBS Chicago: More than 100 arrested in Chicago area as targeted immigration enforcement efforts continue
WGN 9 Chicago: ‘I’m worried about him’: Undocumented father of 4 removed from Elgin home during raid targeting different man
ABC 7 Chicago: Elgin family says undocumented man who had not committed any crimes taken into custody
ABC 7 Chicago: ICE arrestee from local weekend raid ordered released by federal judge
Letters to the editor in the Chicago Sun-Times: Dr. Phil’s presence at Chicago immigration raids was a disgrace
The Chicago Tribune: ‘You’re Dr. Phil.’ TV personality says he joined immigration raids in Chicago for ‘transparency.’
The State Journal-Register: Illinois lawmakers file bill to repeal ‘Trust Act,’ require police to work with ICE
Evanston Roundtable: Immigrants ‘are not alone,’ local pastor declares
The Chicago Tribune: What happened at Hamline Elementary on Friday? Mistaken ICE report in Chicago is still sparking fear.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Addresses Invitation to Testify in Washington
CBS Chicago: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses calls to testify in Washington about sanctuary city policies
WTTW: Johnson Declines to Immediately Respond to Request to Testify to Congress About Sanctuary City Status