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Within seconds, they move forward. Launch some chemical munitions, shove people to the ground, pepper spray some in the face.
From what we can tell in the dark, mostly BOP (prison guards) out here right now.
From what we can tell in the dark, mostly BOP (prison guards) out here right now.
January 14, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Within seconds, they move forward. Launch some chemical munitions, shove people to the ground, pepper spray some in the face.
From what we can tell in the dark, mostly BOP (prison guards) out here right now.
From what we can tell in the dark, mostly BOP (prison guards) out here right now.
Previously, Trump EOs led to hospitals across the nation to cut treatment for thousands of patients, fearing federal retaliation.
Providers "should continue to provide the same medically-necessary care to trans young people that they have been providing for decades” Equality IL said in a statement.
Providers "should continue to provide the same medically-necessary care to trans young people that they have been providing for decades” Equality IL said in a statement.
Feds agree to halt proposed national youth gender care ban while court weighs motion
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agreed to hold off on communicating its new regulations regarding gender-affirming care, per documents filed this week in an ongoing suit from official...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Previously, Trump EOs led to hospitals across the nation to cut treatment for thousands of patients, fearing federal retaliation.
Providers "should continue to provide the same medically-necessary care to trans young people that they have been providing for decades” Equality IL said in a statement.
Providers "should continue to provide the same medically-necessary care to trans young people that they have been providing for decades” Equality IL said in a statement.
Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th) used her time to caution the agency to act or be voted out.
“To CCPSA, I want to remind you all, while I’m very glad we’re here, you didn’t exist a few years ago.”
“Listen to what you’re hearing today and work to hold all law enforcement accountable.”
“To CCPSA, I want to remind you all, while I’m very glad we’re here, you didn’t exist a few years ago.”
“Listen to what you’re hearing today and work to hold all law enforcement accountable.”
Residents voice frustrations with Chicago police interactions during immigration raids: 'Who protects us?'
Nearly two dozen speakers voiced anger at the way Chicago police interacted with federal agents in recent months and shared details of times they believed officers were illegally coordinating with the...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th) used her time to caution the agency to act or be voted out.
“To CCPSA, I want to remind you all, while I’m very glad we’re here, you didn’t exist a few years ago.”
“Listen to what you’re hearing today and work to hold all law enforcement accountable.”
“To CCPSA, I want to remind you all, while I’m very glad we’re here, you didn’t exist a few years ago.”
“Listen to what you’re hearing today and work to hold all law enforcement accountable.”
Jax Lopez — the brother and son of Mexican immigrants — said CPD was “turning their back on our community” by arresting protesters and clearing the way for agents to leave scenes.
“It sends a message that they are willing to violate the Welcoming City Ordinance just to say it’s for public safety.”
“It sends a message that they are willing to violate the Welcoming City Ordinance just to say it’s for public safety.”
Residents voice frustrations with Chicago police interactions during immigration raids: 'Who protects us?'
Nearly two dozen speakers voiced anger at the way Chicago police interacted with federal agents in recent months and shared details of times they believed officers were illegally coordinating with the...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Jax Lopez — the brother and son of Mexican immigrants — said CPD was “turning their back on our community” by arresting protesters and clearing the way for agents to leave scenes.
“It sends a message that they are willing to violate the Welcoming City Ordinance just to say it’s for public safety.”
“It sends a message that they are willing to violate the Welcoming City Ordinance just to say it’s for public safety.”
Later that month, five more cases related to the op were dismissed.
Judge Gabriel Fuentes said it was “unusual and possibly unprecedented” for fed prosecutors to repeatedly “charge so hastily" that grand juries turned them down or they were forced to dismiss because "the case is not provable."
Judge Gabriel Fuentes said it was “unusual and possibly unprecedented” for fed prosecutors to repeatedly “charge so hastily" that grand juries turned them down or they were forced to dismiss because "the case is not provable."
‘Unusual and possibly unprecedented’: Judge calls out Chicago feds as Midway Blitz cases fall apart
Prosecutors have dropped charges against all five people charged in connection with Sept. 27 protests at the immigration holding facility in west suburban Broadview.
chicago.suntimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Later that month, five more cases related to the op were dismissed.
Judge Gabriel Fuentes said it was “unusual and possibly unprecedented” for fed prosecutors to repeatedly “charge so hastily" that grand juries turned them down or they were forced to dismiss because "the case is not provable."
Judge Gabriel Fuentes said it was “unusual and possibly unprecedented” for fed prosecutors to repeatedly “charge so hastily" that grand juries turned them down or they were forced to dismiss because "the case is not provable."
Feds then dropped a case against Marimar Martinez, who CBP agent Charles Exum shot five times after they said she tried to hit an agent with her car (via @jonseidel.bsky.social)
Exum drove the vehicle involved >1,000 miles to his CBP base in Maine where it was buffed out while the case was ongoing.
Exum drove the vehicle involved >1,000 miles to his CBP base in Maine where it was buffed out while the case was ongoing.
Feds drop case against woman shot by Border Patrol agent in Brighton Park
It's one of the most high-profile prosecutions to result from the Trump administration's "Operation Midway Blitz." Defense attorneys have been aggressively challenging evidence and sought a speedy tri...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Feds then dropped a case against Marimar Martinez, who CBP agent Charles Exum shot five times after they said she tried to hit an agent with her car (via @jonseidel.bsky.social)
Exum drove the vehicle involved >1,000 miles to his CBP base in Maine where it was buffed out while the case was ongoing.
Exum drove the vehicle involved >1,000 miles to his CBP base in Maine where it was buffed out while the case was ongoing.
Body cam video obtained by @schuba.bsky.social showed a fed describe his injuries as “nothing major” after he claimed self defense when he shot Silverio Villegas Gonzalez to death in September.
The FBI initially claimed responsibility for the investigation of the shooting at the time.
The FBI initially claimed responsibility for the investigation of the shooting at the time.
ICE officer said his injuries were 'nothing major' after deadly shooting near Chicago, video shows
The immigration agent’s partner said he suffered a “knee injury" and "some lacerations to his hands,” according to police body camera footage obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times. But the feds reported h...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Body cam video obtained by @schuba.bsky.social showed a fed describe his injuries as “nothing major” after he claimed self defense when he shot Silverio Villegas Gonzalez to death in September.
The FBI initially claimed responsibility for the investigation of the shooting at the time.
The FBI initially claimed responsibility for the investigation of the shooting at the time.
From @tinasfon.bsky.social, IL pols call for an investigation into the shooting.
“Video of the incident starkly contradicts DHS’s narrative, and the fact that DHS has jumped to characterize this shooting in ‘self-defense’ is rushed, at best, and a lie, at worst,” Sen. Durbin said in a statement.
“Video of the incident starkly contradicts DHS’s narrative, and the fact that DHS has jumped to characterize this shooting in ‘self-defense’ is rushed, at best, and a lie, at worst,” Sen. Durbin said in a statement.
Illinois Democrats express outrage, seek full investigation into ICE fatal shooting of Minnesota woman
Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia said he is "heartbroken and outraged" by what he called a "murder." Rep. Jonathan Jackson called it "an execution in our streets."
chicago.suntimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:15 PM
From @tinasfon.bsky.social, IL pols call for an investigation into the shooting.
“Video of the incident starkly contradicts DHS’s narrative, and the fact that DHS has jumped to characterize this shooting in ‘self-defense’ is rushed, at best, and a lie, at worst,” Sen. Durbin said in a statement.
“Video of the incident starkly contradicts DHS’s narrative, and the fact that DHS has jumped to characterize this shooting in ‘self-defense’ is rushed, at best, and a lie, at worst,” Sen. Durbin said in a statement.