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ICE Escalates Extreme Force in Chicago; Trump Calls National Guard + Illinois Files Lawsuit Judge Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Oregon Community Members, Activists, and Elected Officials Push Back Against ICE and Troop Deployment Broadview

Axios Chicago: Chicago’s archbishop says Catholics must welcome immigrants (link) *Happening at 10am today*: CBS Chicago: Group to denounce arrest of 70-year-old veteran outside Broadview, Illinois ICE facility (link) ICE Raid on South Shore Apartments WBEZ / Chicago Sun-Times: Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: ‘I feel defeated’ (link) Block Club Chicago: South Shore Residents Return …

FYI: Today at 3pm: Governor Pritzker to speak on armed agents in downtown Chicago (watch on NBC Chicago) Chicago Sun-Times / WBEZ: Feds march into downtown Chicago; top border agent says people are arrested based on ‘how they look’.“Immigration agents wearing tactical gear and carrying long guns made arrests in downtown Chicago and the River North neighborhood Sunday. “This is …

NPR/WBEZ Chicago: In Chicago, ICE actions are triggering a new wave of political activism Huffington Post: ICE Considered Evacuating Chicago-Area Facility Following Immigration Protests (UPDATE) Chicago Sun-Times: Protesters clash with agents at Broadview ICE facility as official denies its closure Fox 32 Chicago: Broadview ICE center to remain open as DHS disputes closure rumors amid ongoing protests The New York …

This Morning: Protesters Tear Gassed and Detained Outside Broadview ICE Facility Block Club Chicago: Federal Agents Tear Gas, Detain Protesters Outside Broadview ICE Facility ABC Chicago: Protesters clash with ICE outside Broadview facility amid Chicago area immigration crackdown Chicago Sun-Times: Congressional candidate shoved to ground by ICE agent during Broadview protest CBS Chicago: Protest outside Broadview ICE facility erupts as …

FYI: New poll from Hands Off Chicago: By a 2-1 Margin, Chicagoans Overwhelmingly Oppose Aggressive ICE Actions, National Guard Occupation (Rachel Cohen video on the poll here) Chicago Sun-Times: 30 arrests reported in Trump’s deportation campaign in Chicago — but feds won’t provide full tally Block Club Chicago: Southwest Side Workers Taken By ICE As At Least 12 Arrested In …

Yesterday’s launch of “Operation At Large” – led by border patrol official who oversaw Los Angeles raids  CBS Chicago: Feds launch second immigration enforcement operation in Illinois, led by border official who oversaw L.A. raids “The new initiative, dubbed “Operation At Large” was announced Tuesday on social media by Gregory Bovino, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection official who led …

Block Club Chicago: Little Village’s Mexican Independence Day Parade Sees Thousands Take A Stand Against ICE ABC Chicago: Mexican Independence Day Parade displays pride in Little Village: ‘Not going to let anyone scare us’ CBS Chicago: Chicago’s Mexican Independence Day Parade held in Little Village despite ICE activity worries Chicago Sun-Times: Despite ICE threats, crowds turn out for Mexican Independence Day parade: ‘We’re a …

Upcoming Events:  Fox 32 Chicago: Protesters to stage 12-hour demonstration at suburban Chicago ICE facility ABC Chicago: Protesters gather outside Broadview ICE facility amid Midway Blitz crackdown Chicago Sun-Times: Feds tout ‘worst of the worst’ arrested in Chicago immigration blitz, but some were caught out of stateChicago Sun-Times: How many immigrants has ICE arrested and detained so far this year? …

Sharing clips below and talking points from the Hands Off Chicago coalition, with an update to reflect the news that Trump appears to be backing away from the threat of sending the National Guard, even as the surge of ICE agents continues to threaten Chicago. Trump Appears to Back Away from National Guard Threat Crain’s Chicago Business: Trump backs away …