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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 18h

Anyways, here’s info on how one government established control or exerted influence over independent press and deployed radio, press and newsreel propaganda to stoke fears of a pending “uprising” as a pretense to eradicate civil liberties and democracy. encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/a...

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 18h

Anyways, here’s info on how one government established control or exerted influence over independent press and deployed radio, press and newsreel propaganda to stoke fears of a pending “uprising” as a pretense to eradicate civil liberties and democracy. encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/a...

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 22h

“Something’s going on in there that they don’t want us to see. I don’t know what it is. But all Americans should be asking the same question: What is it? Can you justify it under the Constitution?,” said @durbin.senate.gov Friday. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/10/b... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Broadview Protesters Face State Police, Not National Guard, After Court Hands Trump Admin A Loss

A series of court orders this week directed federal agents to stop attacking peaceful protesters and to hold off on using the National Guard near the facility, which has become a key area for protests...

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 22h

“Something’s going on in there that they don’t want us to see. I don’t know what it is. But all Americans should be asking the same question: What is it? Can you justify it under the Constitution?,” said @durbin.senate.gov Friday. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/10/b... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Broadview Protesters Face State Police, Not National Guard, After Court Hands Trump Admin A Loss

A series of court orders this week directed federal agents to stop attacking peaceful protesters and to hold off on using the National Guard near the facility, which has become a key area for protests...

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Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · 1d

A WGN staffer was detained by Border Patrol agents in Lincoln Square, neighbors say. blockclubchi.co/3KHHYCJ

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 23h

Previous coverage: blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/08/c...

Chicago Neighbors Are Forming Watches Near Schools To Protect Students, Guardians From ICE

Increased federal immigration activity has prompted whistle-carrying neighbors in Irving Park and Albany Park to organize walking school buses and keep watch over students and guardians during school ...

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 23h

by @minabloom.bsky.social. Federal immigration agents who aren’t working undercover are now required to have visible identification anytime they’re on the job in Chicago and surrounding areas. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/10/i... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

ICE Agents In Chicago Area Who Aren't Undercover Must Wear Badges Or IDs, Federal Judge Rules

Agents have been concealing their identities by wearing masks and hats without badges or name tags. Advocates say the ruling is a step toward accountability.

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 23h

I confirmed that around 9:45 a.m. Friday a group of Ravenswood neighbors yelled for federal immigration agents near Ravenswood Elementary School, 4332 N. Paulina St., to leave. They did. This and more from @blockclubchi.bsky.social's team here:
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/10/w...

WGN Staffer Detained By Border Patrol Agents In Lincoln Square, Neighbors Say

The woman was recording agents as they detained a man when they took her into custody, handcuffing her and putting her a van, according to witnesses and video. The agents drove into another car while ...

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 8d

Los periodistas de @blockclubchi.bsky.social siguen informando sobre la actividad migratoria federal de hoy en Chicago. Si tiene grabaciones de la actividad de los agentes federales, contáctenos aquí:

callforvideos.formstack.com/forms/chicag...

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 8d

The @blockclubchi.bsky.social newsroom continues to report on today’s federal immigration activity across Chicago. If you have footage of agent activity you filmed, please reach out via this website:

callforvideos.formstack.com/forms/chicag...

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 1d

by @franciagarciah.bsky.social. Federal agents detained a woman who works for the news agency WGN on Friday morning as she attempted to document them detaining a Latino man, witnesses said. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/10/w... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

WGN Staffer Detained By Border Patrol Agents In Lincoln Square, Neighbors Say

The woman was recording agents as they detained a man when they took her into custody, handcuffing her and putting her a van, according to witnesses and video. The agents drove into another car while ...

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: The Michelin-starred restaurant will welcome walk-in customers in a larger storefront down the street from its original Lincoln Square location, with reservations opening soon. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/10/a... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Atelier Restaurant Reopens Friday In New Lincoln Square Location

The Michelin-starred restaurant will welcome walk-in customers in a larger storefront down the street from its original location, with reservations opening soon.

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 1d

I’m a born Sox fan. But damn, good job Cubs. Chicago needed this.

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 1d

Parachute Journalism < Local Journalism

a woman wearing a hoodie and sunglasses is sitting in a crowd of people

ALT: a woman wearing a hoodie and sunglasses is sitting in a crowd of people

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 1d

Breaking news, per @themelodymercado.bsky.social: A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order Thursday against National Guard Troops mobilized this week in Illinois against the will of state and local officials. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/09/j... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Judge Partially Blocks Trump's National Guard Mobilization To Chicago

In explaining her decision, U.S. District Judge April Perry expressed doubt over Homeland Security's "credibility and assessment" of conditions in the Chicago area.

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 2d

Carrie. Underwood. 👀

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Stephanie Lulay @slulay2.bsky.social · 2d

NEWS: Today, a judge banned federal agents from using riot control weapons against reporters in Chicago.

It comes after 4 of our journalists were tear-gassed and shot w/ pepper-spray bullets and our nonprofit newsroom @blockclubchi.bsky.social and others sued.

This judgement protects us all:

Judge Rules Feds Can't Pepper-Spray, Tear-Gas Journalists After Block Club Chicago And Others Sue

Block Club and news organizations sued the federal government for its actions against journalists outside the Broadview ICE detention facility. Four of our journalists have been shot with pepper-spray...

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 2d

by @themelodymercado.bsky.social. From lawsuits to rapid response networks, Chicago and Illinois are using every lever of power to push back against Trump’s escalating immigration campaign. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/09/o... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

One Month Into Trump’s Immigration Blitz, Chicago Escalates Its Fight Back

From lawsuits to rapid response networks, Chicago and Illinois are using every lever of power to push back against Trump’s escalating immigration campaign.

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 3d

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 3d

BBC OS had me and a few other Chicagoans on air to talk about President Trump saying Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson should “be in jail” for not protecting ICE agents. Listen here: www.bbc.com/audio/play/w...

Background from @blockclubchi.bsky.social: blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/08/t...

Trump Says Johnson, Pritzker Should 'Be In Jail' For Not Protecting ICE

The social media post comes as the three are at loggerheads over Trump's decision to send National Guard troops to the Chicago area.

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 3d

thx for the note!

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 3d

“It’s a matter of not being caught off guard." | Irving Park and Albany Park neighbors are organizing to help protect students and their guardians from federal immigration agents that have Chicago’s immigrant communities on edge. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/08/c... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Chicago Neighbors Are Forming Watches Near Schools To Protect Students, Guardians From ICE

Increased federal immigration activity has prompted whistle-carrying neighbors in Irving Park and Albany Park to organize walking school buses and keep watch over students and guardians during school ...

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Stephanie Lulay @slulay2.bsky.social · 4d

In a note to @blockclubchi.bsky.social readers, I explain why we joined the lawsuit to protect Chicago journalists — and why this step isn't political & shouldn't be viewed as controversial:
newsletter.blockclubchi.org/index.php?ac...

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Stephanie Lulay @slulay2.bsky.social · 4d

@blockclubchi.bsky.social, our nonprofit newsroom, is suing the federal government after 4 of our journalists were shot w/ pepper-spray bullets & tear-gassed by federal agents at Broadview.

Here's why we're defending our First Amendment right to report — and your right to know:

Block Club Chicago, News Organizations Sue Feds Over First Amendment Violations

Four of our journalists have been shot with pepper-spray bullets and tear-gassed while covering protests outside the Broadview ICE facility. A judge heard arguments at an emergency hearing Monday.

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Alex V. Hernandez @avhndz.bsky.social · 7d

More from @themelodymercado.bsky.social: Federal immigration agents appeared to be targeting Rico Fresh grocery store in Logan Square. “I thought this is a country where I can have freedom,” one witness said. “Did I think this would happen to me in America? No.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/03/f...

Family, Grocery Shoppers Run As Masked Agent Throws Smoke Bomb Onto Busy Chicago Street

Federal immigration agents appeared to be targeting Rico Fresh grocery store in Logan Square. “I thought this is a country where I can have freedom," one witness said. "Did I think this would happen t...

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