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Shannon Heffernan @shannonheffernan.bsky.social · 10h

*hose! Excuse typo

Shannon Heffernan @shannonheffernan.bsky.social · 12h

"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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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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Shannon Heffernan @shannonheffernan.bsky.social · 12h

Reports of ICE presence is notable. But the scale of response from neighbors, just showing up-- is also pretty striking.

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Shannon Heffernan @shannonheffernan.bsky.social · 12h

Context for the whistles (though the above is about Rogers Park/Edgewater, not Little Village): blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/17/i...

In Little Village, Residents Are Blowing Actual Whistles To Warn Neighbors About ICE

Residents have equipped themselves with bright orange whistles amid ramped-up ICE arrests. "People could hear that noise, and if they don’t have legal status, go the other way," one immigrant advocate...

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Shannon Heffernan @shannonheffernan.bsky.social · 12h

Edgewater/Rogers Park area

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Shannon Heffernan @shannonheffernan.bsky.social · 12h

Signs of the times in Chicago today: My daughter's school went on soft lockdown because of reports of ICE. Volunteers showed up at the nearby H.S. to escort people who didn't feel safe. Walking around, I saw lots of orange whistles around people's necks.

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Shannon Heffernan @shannonheffernan.bsky.social · 15h

Some very notable aspects of the temporary retraining order in the case regarding protests at the Broadview ICE facility just outside Chicago, including rules about officers having visible identification and protections for journalist.

Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 17h

BREAKING: Federal judge issues a TRO in the Northern District of Illinois (including Chicago and the Broadview ICE facility), providing protections for protesters and journalists covering the protests.

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Some of the key elements:

1. It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants,' their officers, agents, assigns, and all
persons acting in concert with them (hereafter referred to as "Federal Agents"), are temporarily ENJOINED in this judicial district from:
Dispersing, arresting, threatening to arrest, threatening or using physical
force against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a Journalist, unless
Defendants have probable cause to believe that the individual has committed a crime.
Defendants may order a Journalist to change location to avoid disrupting law enforcement,
' President Trump, one of the named Defendants, is not included in this Order.
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as long as the Journalist has an objectively reasonable time to comply and an objectively
reasonable opportunity to report and observe;

b. Issuing a crowd dispersal order requiring any person to leave a public place
that they lawfully have a right to be, unless dispersal is justified by exigent circumstances as defined by Department of Homeland Security Use of Force Policy (updated Feb. 6,
2023), Sections III.F and XII.E;
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For purposes of this Order, a crowd dispersal order is a lawful command
given by a Federal Agent for all persons to leave a designated area when three or more persons are committing acts of disorderly conduct that are likely to cause substantial harm in the immediate vicinity;
d. Using riot control weapons including kinetic impact projectiles (KIPs), Compressed Air Launchers (e.g., PIS and FN303), Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray, CS gas, CN gas, or other chemical irritants, 40 mm Munitions Launchers, less-lethal shotguns,
Less-Lethal Specialty Impact-Chemical Munitions (LLSI-CM), Controlled Noise and Light Distraction Devices (CNLDDs), Electronic Control Weapons (ECWs) - on members of the press, protesters, or religious practitioners who are not posing an immediate threat to the safety of a law enforcement officer or others;

To facilitate the Defendants' identification of Journalists protected under
this Order, the following are examples of indicia of being a Journalist: visual identification as a member of the press, such as by carrying a professional press pass, badge or credentials; wearing distinctive clothing or patches that identify the wearer as a member of the press; or carrying professional gear such as professional photographic or videography
equipment. Other indicia of being a Journalist under this Order include that the person is standing off to the side of a protest, not engaging in chanting, sign holding, shouting slogans, or otherwise protesting, and documenting protest activities, although these are not
requirements. These indicia are illustrative, and a person need not exhibit every indicium
to be considered a Journalist under this Order. Defendants shall not be liable for unintentional violations of this Order in the case of an individual who does not wear a press pass, badge, or other official press credential, professional gear, or distinctive clothing that identifies the person as a member of the press.

It is further ORDERED that all Federal Agents, excepting those who do not wear a
uniform or other distinguishing clothing or equipment in the regular performance of their official
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duties or are engaged in undercover operations in the regular performance of their official duties, must have visible identification (for which a unique recognizable alphanumeric identifier sequence
will suffice) affixed to their uniforms or helmets and prominently displayed, including when
wearing riot gear.

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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 16h

Meanwhile, federal prosecutors in Chicago moved during this hearing to dismiss charges against another person arrested during ICE protests in Broadview, Paul Ivery:

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 16h

New: U.S. attorneys moved today to dismiss felony assault charges against Paul Ivery, an intellectually disabled man who was arrested at a protest outside the Broadview ICE facility on Sept. 27.

Ivery agreed to waive his Miranda rights while in federal custody.

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Make It Make Sense: Five anti-ICE protesters face federal charges

Plus: Seminary Co-op union workers turn up the heat as they negotiate a first contract and Adler Planetarium workers launch a union.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

A soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico, originally scheduled in Chicago, has been relocated to Florida amid the federal government’s anti-immigration activity in the city.

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Immigration arrests prompt relocation of Argentina-Puerto Rico soccer match from Chicago to Florida

The friendly match was supposed to be played on Oct. 13 at Soldier Field but will be moved to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, the home stadium of Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi.

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Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 21h

Chicago federal court chief judge says she has not requested National Guard for courthouse

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Shannon Heffernan @shannonheffernan.bsky.social · 19h

It's been a month since feds announced operation "midway blitz."

People in the Chicagoland area have been finding a myriad of ways to to push back against the escalation in immigration enforcement.

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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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The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 21h

HAPPENING TODAY — Federal judge is scheduled to hear oral arguments in hearing regarding the lawsuit over National Guard’s deployment to Illinois.

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Trump’s ‘Midway Blitz’ hits the courts in Chicago • The TRiiBE

The legal impacts of the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts landed hard in Chicago’s federal courthouse this week, with more developments expected in the coming days.

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Shannon Heffernan @shannonheffernan.bsky.social · 21h

Hundreds of people arrested by ICE agents around Chicago over the past few months could be released, according to a new fed. ruling.

|https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/08/100s-could-be-freed-from-ice-custody-after-ruling-that-warrantless-arrests-violated-consent-decree/

Hundreds Could Be Freed From ICE Custody After Warrantless Arrest Ruling

Immigration attorneys said they have already identified more than 200 arrests that potentially violate the consent decree. However, they said those 200 arrests are likely "just the tip of the iceberg....

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Heather Cherone @heathercherone.bsky.social · 22h

BREAKING: The Trump administration sent California National Guard troops under federal authority to Illinois, alongside Texas and Illinois National Guard troops, lawyers for the state of Illinois and Chicago told a federal judge early this morning, according to court records. @wttw.bsky.social

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 22h

Trump lawyers ask Chicago judge to deny motion to bar National Guard troop deployment, setting up historic hearing.

U.S. District Judge April Perry was scheduled to hear arguments in the case beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse.

Trump lawyers ask Chicago judge to deny motion to bar National Guard troop deployment, setting up historic hearing

Trump administration lawyers argued in a filing that escalating violence against immigration officials during “Operation Midway Blitz” justify deploying National Guard troops.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Chicago Public Schools has set up a command center to help schools navigate ICE activity near them as the school district faces increased pressure to do more to help schools and families navigate the situation.

Chicago Public Schools creates command center to monitor ICE activity

The school district is facing pressure to do more to help schools and families navigate federal immigration activity and concerns about attendance.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 1d

U.S. Northern Command says that elements of the Texas national guard are now “employed in the greater Chicago area.”

The statement claims that they’ve been deployed to protect ICE and federal property.

U.S. Northern Command &
@USNorthernCmd
X.com
Effective today, elements of the Texas National Guard, under Title 10 authority and command and control of U.S. Northern Command, are employed in the greater Chicago area.
These soldiers are employed to protect U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other
U.S. Government personnel who are performing federal functions, including the enforcement of federal law, and to protect federal property.
For the latest information on our Federal Protection Mission, please see the link below:

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CNN @cnn.com · 1d

JUST IN: National Guard troops have started their mission in the greater Chicago area, an official says, as court showdowns over deployments loom. https://cnn.it/4q2CJ0s

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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 1d

With an unusually loud bang of his gavel Wednesday, a federal magistrate judge agreed to dismiss charges without prejudice against a Chicago couple found lawfully carrying guns outside an ICE facility.

"Case dismissed."

UPDATED @chicago.suntimes.com story: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Federal grand jury refuses to indict couple found with guns outside ICE facility in Broadview

Prosecutors moved to dismiss a criminal complaint against the couple but have not ruled out new charges.

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Violet Miller @vimiller.bsky.social · 1d

Out at Broadview again where more than 30 protesters remain in the free speech zone two minutes after the curfew went in place. About nine ISP officers are in the street.

It comes as a military source confirms to me TX National Guard will deploy here later tonight.

Texas National Guard expected to be deployed in Chicago area tonight

The troops will be deployed Wednesday evening to the Broadview ICE facility in west suburban Chicago, a military source told the Chicago Sun-Times.

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Katie Prout @katieprout.bsky.social · 1d

At least 6 unhoused Chicagoans have been abducted by federal agents since September: 2 have been released, while the status of the remaining 4 is unknown. But the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness is investigating reports of an additional 19 people disappeared.

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Make It Make Sense: ICE targets Chicago’s homeless community

Plus: state and local leaders crack down on anti-ICE protesters and advocates ask the chief judge to keep ICE out of county courthouses.

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Shannon Heffernan @shannonheffernan.bsky.social · 1d

It's worth noting, this is happening as James Comey is being arraigned.

via Reuters: Comey was charged "in a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump's retribution campaign against his political enemies."

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Live Updates: Comey Will Seek to Dismiss Case as Vindictive Prosecution

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Shannon Heffernan @shannonheffernan.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responds on Twitter/X by saying: "This is not the first time Trump has tried to have a Black man unjustly arrested. I’m not going anywhere."

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Shannon Heffernan @shannonheffernan.bsky.social · 1d

Pritzker responds to the presidents message, by asking: "What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?"
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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