Bovino ordered to make daily court appearances after three days of tear gas in Chicago
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino has been ordered to show up to federal court every day for ...
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State rep., comptroller candidate’s ICE disclosures draw threats from DOJ
Democratic lawmaker faces right-wing anger online for email blast apparently sharing ICE vehicle information.
Pritzker forms independent commission to document misconduct of federal agents
The commission will document apparent abuses by federal immigration agents.
Immigration officials seek to justify use of force on Chicago-area protesters
Federal immigration officials told a judge that agents’ use of tear gas on members of the public was warranted in ...
Thousands mobilize in Chicago, across Illinois to send a message: ‘No Kings’
Tens of thousands join “No Kings” rallies in Chicago and statewide, protesting Trump-era immigration enforcement.
Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois
The Trump administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the immediate deployment of National Guard troops in ...
Former military leaders decry National Guard deployment in Illinois
A federal appeals court maintained a pause on troop deployment Thursday afternoon.
Illinois lawmakers condemn ICE raids in Chicago, weigh state response
Illinois lawmakers acknowledge there are limits to what the state can do as they craft a legislative response.
Appeals court allows federalization of troops but says they can’t be deployed
Legal challenges, protests ongoing as immigration enforcement continues around Chicagoland.
Veto session preview: Federal issues top of mind as lawmakers seek transit, energy solutions
Legislative leaders say they will focus on affordability issues during the fall veto session.
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