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“It has been widely reported that the United States intends to use this data to build an unauthorized national voter database and to target voters for potential challenges and disenfranchisement,” according to the Jan. 9 filing.
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Illinois voting rights groups file motion to protect voter data from Trump’s DOJ • The TRiiBE
Last week, voting rights groups and three Illinois residents filed a motion to intervene to block the Trump administration from forcing the state to provide highly sensitive voter data.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:24 PM
“It has been widely reported that the United States intends to use this data to build an unauthorized national voter database and to target voters for potential challenges and disenfranchisement,” according to the Jan. 9 filing.
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In the late 1960s, the Black Panther Party sparked the first citywide attempt to establish community control of the Chicago police.
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Since the Black Panther era, organizers have pushed for community control of Chicago police • The TRiiBE
Frank Chapman discusses the history of the movement for community control of the Chicago Police Department.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:07 AM
In the late 1960s, the Black Panther Party sparked the first citywide attempt to establish community control of the Chicago police.
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Chicago City Council passed the ECPS ordinance, which created the district councils and CCPSA, following not only years of grassroots organizing by CAARPR and its allies, but also months of negotiations with Lightfoot, who tried to block it.
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ECPS coalition wins a wide majority of Chicago’s new Police District Council seats • The TRiiBE
Candidates aligned with the Empowering Communities for Public Safety coalition gained majorities on 16 of 22 councils. FOP-backed candidates control three.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Chicago City Council passed the ECPS ordinance, which created the district councils and CCPSA, following not only years of grassroots organizing by CAARPR and its allies, but also months of negotiations with Lightfoot, who tried to block it.
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Driver will remain a member of the commission and carry out his duties.
On Aug. 4, Driver launched his campaign for Congress in the 7th district. The seat will be open after U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (IL-7) said in late July that he would not seek a 16th term.
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On Aug. 4, Driver launched his campaign for Congress in the 7th district. The seat will be open after U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (IL-7) said in late July that he would not seek a 16th term.
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Head of Chicago’s civilian police oversight board to step down • The TRiiBE
Anthony Driver, who has led the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, said Thursday that he is stepping down as president.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Driver will remain a member of the commission and carry out his duties.
On Aug. 4, Driver launched his campaign for Congress in the 7th district. The seat will be open after U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (IL-7) said in late July that he would not seek a 16th term.
thetriibe.com/2025/08/head...
On Aug. 4, Driver launched his campaign for Congress in the 7th district. The seat will be open after U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (IL-7) said in late July that he would not seek a 16th term.
thetriibe.com/2025/08/head...
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Next commenter remarks on the kidnapping of an 11 year old in Little Village and how no parent can rely on the police to protect their children.
Crowd is uproarious. Chanting, "who do you serve? Who do you protect?"
Two CPD officers are watching from behind the bar in the back.
Crowd is uproarious. Chanting, "who do you serve? Who do you protect?"
Two CPD officers are watching from behind the bar in the back.
January 9, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Next commenter remarks on the kidnapping of an 11 year old in Little Village and how no parent can rely on the police to protect their children.
Crowd is uproarious. Chanting, "who do you serve? Who do you protect?"
Two CPD officers are watching from behind the bar in the back.
Crowd is uproarious. Chanting, "who do you serve? Who do you protect?"
Two CPD officers are watching from behind the bar in the back.
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a taste of the vibes here in pilsen tonight.
this speaker with caarpr says there were involved in negotiations over the ecps ordinance, which created the ccpsa, furious with the commission as the audience drowns out president terry.
this speaker with caarpr says there were involved in negotiations over the ecps ordinance, which created the ccpsa, furious with the commission as the audience drowns out president terry.
January 9, 2026 at 1:42 AM
a taste of the vibes here in pilsen tonight.
this speaker with caarpr says there were involved in negotiations over the ecps ordinance, which created the ccpsa, furious with the commission as the audience drowns out president terry.
this speaker with caarpr says there were involved in negotiations over the ecps ordinance, which created the ccpsa, furious with the commission as the audience drowns out president terry.
Chicago organizer Richard Wallace unpacks how economic desperation creates the condition for ICE recruitment.
"For communities facing chronic unemployment and limited economic opportunity, federal LE positions offer something increasingly rare: stable income..."
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"For communities facing chronic unemployment and limited economic opportunity, federal LE positions offer something increasingly rare: stable income..."
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COMMENTARY: The making of an ICE agent • The TRiiBE
How economic desperation creates the conditions for ICE recruitment.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Chicago organizer Richard Wallace unpacks how economic desperation creates the condition for ICE recruitment.
"For communities facing chronic unemployment and limited economic opportunity, federal LE positions offer something increasingly rare: stable income..."
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"For communities facing chronic unemployment and limited economic opportunity, federal LE positions offer something increasingly rare: stable income..."
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“Community members and advocates have raised serious concerns about CPD practices that may undermine Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance and place immigrant communities at risk,” CCPSA Public Affairs Director Nicole Garcia wrote in a press release.
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Residents to examine Chicago police interactions with ICE and Border Patrol at Pilsen hearing and march • The TRiiBE
The CCPSA hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Thalia Hall, followed by a community march at 8:30 p.m.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:29 PM
“Community members and advocates have raised serious concerns about CPD practices that may undermine Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance and place immigrant communities at risk,” CCPSA Public Affairs Director Nicole Garcia wrote in a press release.
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