ICE proposes offering insurance for local police that arrest immigrants

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has proposed an insurance plan that could protect local police officers who make immigration arrests.

ICE to buy electric shock gloves intended to gain compliance from combative individuals

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers could soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver electric shocks to gain compliance from combative individuals, according to an Associated Press exclusive report. 

Bally's battle, push for criminal charges against ICE agents | The Chicago Report
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The dispute between Bally's and the city of Chicago over video gambling terminals is not over. And, advocates are pushing for criminal charges against immigration agents. All this and more on The Chicago Report.

ICE activity in East Chicago draws concern after two arrests near school on first day

Witnesses say federal immigration agents arrested at least two people Monday morning in East Chicago, with both incidents happening within blocks of each other.

Trump’s State Department revoked 175,000 visas since January 2025

Approximately 175,000 people have lost their visas since the beginning of the Trump administration, the State Department reports.

ICE to equip every officer with body cams by end of August

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced this weekend they are hoping to have every officer and agent in the field equipped with body-worn cameras by the end of August. 

Chicago officials call for accountability over immigration enforcement actions
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Cook County Commissioner Jessica Vasquez discusses allegations surrounding “Operation Midway Blitz,” the experiences of people who say they were affected and calls for accountability.

What Trump's new order on birthright citizenship means | ChicagoLIVE
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President Donald Trump on Thursday signed two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism, saying his administration is taking a new approach after what he called a "very unfortunate" Supreme Court ruling.

ICE body camera policy allows video releases only in agency's 'best interest'

Body worn cameras are coming to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers within the next two months. But there may be some lingering issues surrounding transparency and the public having access to their video for some of their most volatile incidents. 

Indiana AG sues Merrillville, claims town officials illegally blocked ICE detention facility
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The Attorney General in Indiana is taking the Merrillville Town Council to court. Todd Rokita is accusing town officials of illegally blocking Homeland Security from buying and building an ICE detention facility.

Global affairs expert talks Spain's migrant surge after thousands cross from Morocco | ChicagoLIVE
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Spain is responding after tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the North African enclave of Ceuta. Suzanne Nossel of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs breaks down the implications of the surge.

Sen. Durbin spotlights alleged abuses in ICE detention facilities
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U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) hosted a forum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday examining conditions inside ICE detention facilities during the Trump administration.

Sen. Durbin spotlights alleged abuses in ICE detention facilities

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) hosted a forum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday examining conditions inside ICE detention facilities during the Trump administration.

Ring camera captures federal agents storming Chicago home without warrant

A Chicago homeowner is suing the federal government after Ring camera footage allegedly captured CBP agents entering his Lake View property without a warrant during an immigration raid.

What Haitians with TPS in Chicago need to know as protections expire
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Westside Justice Center attorney Tanya D. Woods explains what the end of Temporary Protected Status means for Haitian residents in Chicago, including legal options, ICE enforcement rights, and available community resources.

ICE prepares major operation targeting Haitians losing TPS after Supreme Court ruling

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to dramatically ramp up operations to locate and arrest Haitian nationals whose Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is expected to end imminently, multiple federal sources told Fox News.