Chicago residents voice concerns over CPD, ICE interactions

Hearing on CPD and ICE involvements

As outrage builds nationwide over a deadly incident involving ICE agents in Minneapolis — a separate shooting today involving border patrol in Portland — and tonight Chicago leaders and residents are voicing their concerns A heated hearing in Pilsen just wrapped up, focusing on how CPD interacts with federal immigration agencies. Leslie Moreno is live in Pilsen with what was discussed.

CHICAGO - Dozens of residents and elected officials gathered Thursday evening in Pilsen to voice concerns about how the Chicago Police Department interacts with federal immigration agencies, following nationwide scrutiny of ICE operations.

What we know:

The hearing, held by the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability at Thalia Hall, was prompted by more than 2,000 signatures and calls from district councilors demanding transparency and accountability. Residents and elected officials said CPD has a pattern of assisting ICE agents and failing to protect residents, raising concerns that the department may be violating Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance and state law, which prohibit police from assisting federal immigration enforcement.

Community members shared personal experiences and called on the commission to take meaningful action. Many said this was only the first step and are requesting CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling and Mayor Brandon Johnson be present at the next meeting.

What's next:

No date has been set for a follow-up meeting, but residents say they will continue pressing city officials for answers.