Chicago suburb fires officer over social media posts tied to federal immigration crackdown
A suburban police officer has been fired after urging federal immigration agents last year to target local sites, city officials said.
A suburban police officer has been fired after urging federal immigration agents last year to target local sites, city officials said.
Markwayne Mullin makes his case to lead DHS, faces Senate resistance over temperament
Markwayne Mullin appeared before senators for a Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing on Wednesday as lawmakers questioned the Oklahoma Republican senator about he would run the department.
Markwayne Mullin appeared before senators for a Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing on Wednesday as lawmakers questioned the Oklahoma Republican senator about he would run the department.
List: These new countries must pay up to $15,000 bonds for visa applications
Passport holders from 12 new countries have been added to the growing list that must pay a bond of up to $15,000 for visa applications. Here’s which countries were added, and what to know about the program.
Passport holders from 12 new countries have been added to the growing list that must pay a bond of up to $15,000 for visa applications. Here’s which countries were added, and what to know about the program.
Cook County officials call on residents to report ICE presence at polling sites
Cook County prosecutors say they are prepared to protect voting access and respond to any interference on Election Day.
Cook County prosecutors say they are prepared to protect voting access and respond to any interference on Election Day.
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino to retire, reports say
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino has announced his retirement, according to multiple reports, drawing reaction from several Illinois politicians.
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino has announced his retirement, according to multiple reports, drawing reaction from several Illinois politicians.
Greg Bovino, face of Trump’s mass deportation campaign, to retire after controversial Minneapolis raids
Greg Bovino, the Border Patrol commander who became the face of the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign, will retire, reports say.
Greg Bovino, the Border Patrol commander who became the face of the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign, will retire, reports say.
DHS funding stalemate nears one month as terror concerns rise and TSA agents work without pay
Lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding the Department of Homeland Security as the Iran conflict heightens terrorism fears, leaving TSA agents unpaid, airport lines growing, and both parties trading blame over immigration enforcement and ICE.
Lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding the Department of Homeland Security as the Iran conflict heightens terrorism fears, leaving TSA agents unpaid, airport lines growing, and both parties trading blame over immigration enforcement and ICE.
Push grows for special prosecutor after Operation Midway Blitz
A group led by civil rights law firm Loevy and Loevy asked a Cook County judge Thursday to bring in a special prosecutor to investigate federal agents after a large immigration operation in Chicago last fall.
A group led by civil rights law firm Loevy and Loevy asked a Cook County judge Thursday to bring in a special prosecutor to investigate federal agents after a large immigration operation in Chicago last fall.
Chicago coalition calls for special prosecutor to target ICE
A Chicago coalition is asking a judge to appoint a special prosecutor. They want an independent investigation into federal agents and their use of force during Operation Midway Blitz.
A Chicago coalition is asking a judge to appoint a special prosecutor. They want an independent investigation into federal agents and their use of force during Operation Midway Blitz.
'Don't let the door hit you': Illinois politicians react after Trump ousts Noem
From "Good riddance" to "She gone!", Illinois politicians responded with blunt and biting remarks after President Donald Trump announced the removal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
From "Good riddance" to "She gone!", Illinois politicians responded with blunt and biting remarks after President Donald Trump announced the removal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Kristi Noem argues immigration enforcement officers are following the law in day 2 of testimony
Kristi Noem faced House Democrats on Wednesday in the second day of a hearing over ICE operations and immigration enforcement policies.
Kristi Noem faced House Democrats on Wednesday in the second day of a hearing over ICE operations and immigration enforcement policies.
Senator presses Kristi Noem on shooting of Marimar Martinez
A shooting on the streets of Chicago was a topic of debate on Capitol Hill today. Kristi Noem is facing questions in the Senate about immigration and the ICE agent who shot Marimar Martinez.
A shooting on the streets of Chicago was a topic of debate on Capitol Hill today. Kristi Noem is facing questions in the Senate about immigration and the ICE agent who shot Marimar Martinez.
Kristi Noem defends department's immigration enforcement tactics during Senate hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified in the Senate amid criticism over immigration enforcement actions tied to President Donald Trump's deportation push.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified in the Senate amid criticism over immigration enforcement actions tied to President Donald Trump's deportation push.
Here's what most Americans say the country's top problem is – and it's a familiar one
A new poll is revealing Americans’ top concern in February. Here’s what the survey found.
A new poll is revealing Americans’ top concern in February. Here’s what the survey found.
ICE won't be tolerated at Chicago-area polling places, clerk says
ICE agents will not be welcome at suburban polling stations, warns a DuPage County clerk.
ICE agents will not be welcome at suburban polling stations, warns a DuPage County clerk.
US House Dist. 9 candidates debate how to push back against Trump, AIPAC | Chicago Report Debates
The top Democratic candidates for the U.S. House in the 9th District participated in a debate on Fox Chicago.
The top Democratic candidates for the U.S. House in the 9th District participated in a debate on Fox Chicago.
How should federal immigration law be enforced? | Chicago Report Debates
Multiple candidates for the Democratic nomination in the 9th Congressional District in Illinois weigh in on immigration enforcement.
Multiple candidates for the Democratic nomination in the 9th Congressional District in Illinois weigh in on immigration enforcement.
'We need to fully abolish ICE': Kat Abughazaleh talks immigration | Chicago Report Debates
Kat Abughazaleh, a candidate for the 9th Congressional District in Illinois, shares her thoughts on ICE and immigration.
Kat Abughazaleh, a candidate for the 9th Congressional District in Illinois, shares her thoughts on ICE and immigration.
How Illinois would charge federal agents in Operation Midway Blitz
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul outlines a new framework to pursue criminal charges against federal immigration agents who broke the law during Operation Midway Blitz.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul outlines a new framework to pursue criminal charges against federal immigration agents who broke the law during Operation Midway Blitz.
Survivor of fatal Lake Shore Drive crash taken into ICE custody
A new development has emerged in the investigation into the fatal Lake Shore Drive collision that killed three people in Chicago last fall.
A new development has emerged in the investigation into the fatal Lake Shore Drive collision that killed three people in Chicago last fall.