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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1h

Donald Trump is breaching the Constitution and breaking the law.

A show of force so he can militarize our cities because of the 2026 elections.

We need to stand up together and speak up.

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Chicago Black Sky @chicagoblacksky.bsky.social · 53m

"Have not heard" does not mean "did not happen." @kmjeezy.bsky.social

"Krishnamoorthi Condemns Trump’s Unlawful Plan to Deploy Texas Natl Guard to Illinois" krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-...

Former Republican governors air concerns / Trump's Natl Guard moves www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

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Chicago Black Sky @chicagoblacksky.bsky.social · 2h

The Supreme Court appeared sympathetic on Wednesday to a challenge brought by a Republican congressman to an Illinois law governing how the state counts mail-in absentee ballots received after election day.
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Supreme court appears open to Republican challenge over Illinois mail-in ballot law

Justices questioned Illinois law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by election day to be counted for two weeks after

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 2h

BREAKING: Federal judge officially found ICE violated people’s rights during raids in Chicago, conducted unlawful arrests.

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Chicago Black Sky @chicagoblacksky.bsky.social · 2h

Feds Had ‘Less Evidence Than A Ham Sandwich’ In Dismissed Armed Protester Case, Lawyer Says
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Feds Had 'Less Evidence Than A Ham Sandwich' In Dismissed Armed Protester Case, Lawyer Says

In a rare move, a federal grand jury refused to indict a couple arrested while legally carrying firearms in Broadview. Prosecutors also abandoned charges against a third protester arrested on Sept. 27...

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 2d

Sham immigration raids now include literally busting holes into people’s walls and doors.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 1d

This soft-on-crime Administration cut HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS in public safety and crime prevention funds.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 7h

It is unconscionable that this Administration would direct military resources to police American cities.

It makes both our city, and our country less safe, and it is a mistake that will be remembered in the history books.

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 2h

As a governor, Secretary Noem preached “states’ rights.”

But once she became a Trump official, Secretary Noem started trampling on states’ rights with masked ICE and Border Patrol agents.

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Chicago Black Sky @chicagoblacksky.bsky.social · 4h

Ummm, Governor, now YOU KNOW what our stats are for Illinois governors. I cringe at this dare. I respect it, but we are dealing with an insecure and erratic nut job. Don't dare him. It's like daring a child not to touch any toys.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 9h

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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Chicago Black Sky @chicagoblacksky.bsky.social · 10h

I know it may not seem fair, but the Mexican flag on the hood of her car was going to get ICE attention regardless.

Waukegan mayor intervenes as U.S. citizen detained by Border Patrol agents near city hall
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Waukegan mayor intervenes as U.S. citizen detained by Border Patrol agents near city hall

Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham intervened as Dariana Fajardo. 23, who is a U.S. citizen, was being detained by federal agents on Monday near city hall.

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Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 22h

Here’s video of the incident

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Chicago Black Sky @chicagoblacksky.bsky.social · 18h

Video shared with CNN shows a crowd of people in Chicago help stop two masked US Border Patrol agents from detaining an unidentified man.
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Bystanders in Chicago help stop US Border Patrol from detaining man | CNN Politics

Video shared with CNN shows a crowd of people in Chicago help stop two masked US Border Patrol agents from detaining an unidentified man. The video of the confrontation lasted more than four minutes b...

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Chicago Black Sky @chicagoblacksky.bsky.social · 19h

"They had immigrants in one van and Black people in another van." -Mayor Brandon Johnson
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Chicago mayor signs executive order preventing ICE from using city property

YouTube video by CBS Chicago

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Chicago Black Sky @chicagoblacksky.bsky.social · 21h

Here is the comedy night from Josh. youtu.be/QU93N7saW_E?...

MAGA Mega Mad over Bad Bunny Bowl

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Chicago Black Sky @chicagoblacksky.bsky.social · 21h

I was so lost by Josh Johnson's last joke on "MAGA Mega Mad over Bad Bunny Bowl" until I saw this.
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Cyclist taunts ICE agents, then escapes in downtown Chicago

YouTube video by CBS Chicago

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 22h

Pete Hegseth was busy ignoring his job and doing pushups as part of a show for the Guinness Book of World Records while Illinoisans are being invaded by Trump’s military troops.

Pentagon chief Hegseth more interested in pushups than talking with Illinois leaders, Pritzker says

The governor said the Trump administration is keeping him in the dark about immigration enforcement and National Guard deployments.

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul @ilattygeneral.bsky.social · 2d

There is no need or justification for a militarized response to anything going on in Chicago. It is unfair to National Guardsmen. It is unfair to local law enforcement and it is unfair to the law-abiding citizens of Illinois who do not want to be subject to military occupation.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Federal agents landed a helicopter on a South Shore building last week, arresting 37 people and leaving behind cracked windows, broken doors and a lot of pain. Lawmakers call for a halt to all federal immigration enforcement in Chicago.
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After military-style raid on South Shore apartment, Congress members rally around residents

Federal agents landed a helicopter on a building at 7500 S. South Shore Dr. on Wednesday morning, arresting 37 people and leaving behind cracked windows, broken doors and a lot of pain. Lawmakers call for a halt to all federal immigration enforcement in Chicago.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 2d

At least 300 members of the Illinois National Guard members will be deployed in state for 60 days to protect federal immigration agents and property, according to the Pentagon memo.
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300 Illinois National Guard troops could deploy in Chicago within days, stay 2 months, report says

The troops will be stationed "in places where there are violent demonstrations in the state, or where they’re likely to occur based on current threat assessments." Gov. JB Pritzker and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem exchange barbs on Sunday talk shows.

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Robin Kelly, Ph.D. @robinlynnekelly.bsky.social · 2d

Trump calls Chicago violent—but his ICE raids and troops terrorize families. I toured the South Shore apartment building raided last week with my colleagues today. I won’t bow to bullies. Chicago deserves dignity, safety, and respect.

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Chicago Black Sky @chicagoblacksky.bsky.social · 2d

Someone who says, ‘I’m against abortion, but I’m in favor of the death penalty,’ is not really pro-life,” said Bob “Chicago Pope” Prevost.

Shamontiel @shamontiel.bsky.social · 2d

"Someone who says, ‘I’m against abortion, but I’m in favor of the inhuman treatment of immigrants in the United States’—I don’t know if that’s pro-life.” - said Bob “Chicago Pope” Prevost slate.com/news-and-pol...

Chuck Schumer Might Actually Get Away With This

Trump blames Democrats for the shutdown. The public, for now, blames Trump.

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Chicago Black Sky @chicagoblacksky.bsky.social · 3d

Kristi Noem blames JB Pritzker after she’s refused access to a bathroom during visit to Illinois ICE facility
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Noem blames JB Pritzker after she’s refused access to public bathroom near Chicago

Video showed Noem and her team approaching the Village of Broadview Municipal Building, located in a suburb of Chicago, but being loudly refused by the staff inside

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Senator Dick Durbin @durbin.senate.gov · 5d

President Trump’s shutdown is preventing our service members from being paid.

But it hasn’t delayed the construction of his new ballroom.

It’s clear what his priorities are.

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