Chicago residents are on edge as federal immigration authorities plan a possible return to the city this spring. The number of agents deployed under "Operation Midway Blitz" has dwindled since fall, but concerns persist.
David Tapia-Rodriguez, 25, is one such resident who fears for his safety and that of his community. A Mexican American, he believes ICE's presence in Chicago is a threat to everyone, not just Mexicans. He spoke at a protest last Friday, where hundreds gathered to express outrage over the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.
The incident has reignited calls for abolishing ICE. Gov JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson have joined other leaders in publicly opposing the Trump administration's deportation campaign. Even corporations, like Target, are under scrutiny for supporting ICE and CBP.
Experts warn that Chicago communities remain under a "great amount" of mental and emotional distress. Matt Davison, CEO of NAMI Chicago, noted that the current state is far from past tense. Eva Dickey, who lives in the South Loop, agrees that it's unacceptable to have people being shot by immigration agents. She called for action against corporations supporting ICE and for those responsible to be held accountable.
The Illinois Accountability Commission has heard testimony from experts and former federal officials who revealed systemic issues with immigration enforcement. They described how internal guardrails were eroded and the impact on public safety and community trust.
Protesters have been holding demonstrations, including a "national shutdown" strike calling for no work, no school, and no shopping. Three men and four women were arrested during one such protest in Chicago's West Loop.
Elected leaders, like Johnson, aim to find other ways to hold immigration agents accountable for their actions. Ald Byron Sigcho-Lopez is building a coalition of veterans, public servants, unions, faith leaders, and elected officials to take action against civil rights violations.
The commission is set to release its final report with findings and recommendations by April 30. Governor Pritzker has vowed to probe the conduct of senior Trump administration aides. He believes they must be held responsible for the killings and damage inflicted on the country.
As tensions rise, residents like David Tapia-Rodriguez are left wondering what's next. Will federal immigration authorities return to Chicago this spring, bringing fear and uncertainty with them? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Chicagoans will not be silenced or intimidated by ICE.
David Tapia-Rodriguez, 25, is one such resident who fears for his safety and that of his community. A Mexican American, he believes ICE's presence in Chicago is a threat to everyone, not just Mexicans. He spoke at a protest last Friday, where hundreds gathered to express outrage over the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.
The incident has reignited calls for abolishing ICE. Gov JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson have joined other leaders in publicly opposing the Trump administration's deportation campaign. Even corporations, like Target, are under scrutiny for supporting ICE and CBP.
Experts warn that Chicago communities remain under a "great amount" of mental and emotional distress. Matt Davison, CEO of NAMI Chicago, noted that the current state is far from past tense. Eva Dickey, who lives in the South Loop, agrees that it's unacceptable to have people being shot by immigration agents. She called for action against corporations supporting ICE and for those responsible to be held accountable.
The Illinois Accountability Commission has heard testimony from experts and former federal officials who revealed systemic issues with immigration enforcement. They described how internal guardrails were eroded and the impact on public safety and community trust.
Protesters have been holding demonstrations, including a "national shutdown" strike calling for no work, no school, and no shopping. Three men and four women were arrested during one such protest in Chicago's West Loop.
Elected leaders, like Johnson, aim to find other ways to hold immigration agents accountable for their actions. Ald Byron Sigcho-Lopez is building a coalition of veterans, public servants, unions, faith leaders, and elected officials to take action against civil rights violations.
The commission is set to release its final report with findings and recommendations by April 30. Governor Pritzker has vowed to probe the conduct of senior Trump administration aides. He believes they must be held responsible for the killings and damage inflicted on the country.
As tensions rise, residents like David Tapia-Rodriguez are left wondering what's next. Will federal immigration authorities return to Chicago this spring, bringing fear and uncertainty with them? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Chicagoans will not be silenced or intimidated by ICE.
- hundreds of people gathered in protest, including a Mexican American who fears for his safety and that of his community... it's not just about Mexicans, but about everyone's right to feel safe. Experts are warning about "great amounts" of mental and emotional distress, which is basically unacceptable. And let's be real, corporations like Target being scrutinized for supporting ICE just shows how far-reaching this issue is 
. I'm all for accountability, but we need more than just empty promises from leaders like Gov Pritzker - we need concrete actions to hold those responsible accountable, especially when it comes to the killing of innocent people by immigration agents 
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they prob just doin their job lol but i get why ppl scared especially after what happen in minny 
its like, yeah deportation campaign is a thing but cant we focus on buildin a better life 4 everyone instead of punishin ppl 4 bein in the wrong place at wron time? 
also wut r they even do 2 prevent those fatal shootings tho? seems like they just runnin round makin mistakes 
. But then, these systemic issues come up and suddenly everyone's on edge 
. It's like, what even is the point of having a government if they can't protect us from themselves? 
. We're all connected, right? And when one person feels threatened or marginalized, it's like, how can we expect everyone else to feel safe and secure? 
. It's not just about abolishing ICE or holding corporations accountable; it's about creating a society where everyone feels valued, respected, and protected 
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. As the saying goes, "the greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall" 
. I mean, if people are getting shot by federal agents it's like something from a movie right? Like, what even happens in real life that we can't trust our own government? 
And it's not just one person it's happening to entire communities too. My friend who has family in Chicago is saying that they're living with this constant fear and anxiety 24/7. Like, how can that be normal? 
But seriously, it's like the whole country needs a serious wake-up call. How many more people need to get hurt before something changes? 
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. and the fact that corporations are still supporting it is just gross 
. we need to hold those in power accountable for their actions 
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. and i'm so down for the national shutdown strike 
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. we can do this, chicago 
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this news is giving me the chills. i remember when obama was president and the deportation efforts were minimal. now it's like we're back to square one 
. we need to hold them accountable too 
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without taking real action corporations getting slammed for supporting ice is a good start tho 
but we need accountability for the people responsible for these shootings 
. It's not just about abolishing ICE, it's about making sure that whoever's behind these actions is held responsible and that we're creating safer communities for everyone 
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. We need more voices like that pushing for reforms and holding those in power accountable 
. Bring on the spring, and whatever comes next 
anyone who thinks we should just accept that kind of behavior needs to get their head checked out. its time for some serious change in this country 
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its like, the ice agents are just walking around and doing whatever they want without any consequences 
and no one is being held accountable 
? and what's up with these protests? are they gonna be held every day or something 
and I'm thinking of trying it out this weekend 
. We need to hold those responsible accountable for their actions, especially the Trump administration officials who seem to be behind all this mess