Preparations underway for Our Lady of Guadalupe feast amid ICE concerns | ChicagoLIVE
With the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe nearing, concerns about immigration enforcement and public safety have prompted renewed conversation between organizers, local law enforcement, and the community. Director Ezekiel Sanchez shares how the shrine is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of pilgrims while ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.
With the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe nearing, concerns about immigration enforcement and public safety have prompted renewed conversation between organizers, local law enforcement, and the community. Director Ezekiel Sanchez shares how the shrine is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of pilgrims while ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.
Chicago-area shrine prepares for Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration amid ICE concerns
Immigration fears loom, but the Chicago area's annual Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration is still set to draw huge crowds.
Immigration fears loom, but the Chicago area's annual Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration is still set to draw huge crowds.
Des Plaines shrine prepares for Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration amid ICE concerns
Across the nation and in the Chicago area, faithful Catholics are preparing to celebrate "Our Lady of Guadalupe" amid ongoing immigration enforcement concerns.
Across the nation and in the Chicago area, faithful Catholics are preparing to celebrate "Our Lady of Guadalupe" amid ongoing immigration enforcement concerns.
Trump administration to expand travel ban to over 30 countries, Noem says
Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.
Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.
Illinois church Nativity shows baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents
An Illinois church is facing criticism for displaying a Nativity scene that depicts baby Jesus with his hands zip-tied and guarded by figures styled as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
An Illinois church is facing criticism for displaying a Nativity scene that depicts baby Jesus with his hands zip-tied and guarded by figures styled as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Federal agents’ crash in Elgin leads to chemical deployment and dozens of calls: police
Federal agents were involved in a crash in Elgin on Saturday that prompted a series of police calls and the use of chemical irritants, authorities said.
Federal agents were involved in a crash in Elgin on Saturday that prompted a series of police calls and the use of chemical irritants, authorities said.
Federal agents’ crash in Elgin leads to chemical deployment and dozens of calls: police
Federal agents were involved in a crash in Elgin on Saturday that prompted a series of police calls and the use of chemical irritants, authorities said.
Federal agents were involved in a crash in Elgin on Saturday that prompted a series of police calls and the use of chemical irritants, authorities said.
Sen. Durbin makes last-year bid to pass long-fought Dream Act
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the bill “closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times.
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the bill “closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times.
Sen. Durbin makes last-year bid to pass long-fought Dream Act
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the piece of legislation "closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times. He has introduced the bill in every session of Congress since 2001.
Sen. Dick Durbin calls the Dream Act the piece of legislation "closest to his heart," and he has come close to passing it several times. He has introduced the bill in every session of Congress since 2001.
Immigration enforcement operations ramp up in New Orleans
The latest immigration enforcement operation is happening now in and around New Orleans. The Trump administration is targeting cities with sanctuary policies. Border Patrol says this is just the beginning. Sarah Alegre is live in Kenner, Louisiana.
The latest immigration enforcement operation is happening now in and around New Orleans. The Trump administration is targeting cities with sanctuary policies. Border Patrol says this is just the beginning. Sarah Alegre is live in Kenner, Louisiana.
Supreme Court to rule on Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court is deciding whether President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship violates the Constitution.
The Supreme Court is deciding whether President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship violates the Constitution.
Little Village to host Faith Over Fear event amid rising anxiety over ICE policies | ChicagoLIVE
A multi-faith coalition gathered in Little Village for a powerful Faith Over Fear rally, celebrating resilience and unity while addressing the fear caused by recent immigration enforcement tactics. Led by Live Free Illinois, Iman, and New Life Centers, the event emphasized prayer, organizing, and mutual aid for Black and Brown communities heavily impacted by federal policies.
A multi-faith coalition gathered in Little Village for a powerful Faith Over Fear rally, celebrating resilience and unity while addressing the fear caused by recent immigration enforcement tactics. Led by Live Free Illinois, Iman, and New Life Centers, the event emphasized prayer, organizing, and mutual aid for Black and Brown communities heavily impacted by federal policies.
Tensions rise in New Orleans as DHS immigration raids spark protests
Mike Tobin reports on the clashes at a New Orleans city council meeting as DHS touts arrests under “Operation Catahoula Crunch,” while activists and local leaders push back against the intensified immigration enforcement.
Mike Tobin reports on the clashes at a New Orleans city council meeting as DHS touts arrests under “Operation Catahoula Crunch,” while activists and local leaders push back against the intensified immigration enforcement.
New Dream Act proposal could expand legal options for young immigrants in Illinois
A new Dream Act introduced Thursday could change the legal options available to thousands of young immigrants in Illinois. The proposal comes as immigration enforcement increases in other states.
A new Dream Act introduced Thursday could change the legal options available to thousands of young immigrants in Illinois. The proposal comes as immigration enforcement increases in other states.
Protest erupts at New Orleans City Hall as immigration sweep sparks tension and arrests
A peaceful gathering at New Orleans City Hall quickly turned chaotic as protesters clashed with council members over a major DHS immigration operation, leading to officers carrying people out of the chamber while federal officials touted arrests and the city promoted a new “Know Your Rights” portal.
A peaceful gathering at New Orleans City Hall quickly turned chaotic as protesters clashed with council members over a major DHS immigration operation, leading to officers carrying people out of the chamber while federal officials touted arrests and the city promoted a new “Know Your Rights” portal.
Durbin pushes for lasting protections for dreamers as immigration raids continue
Sen. Dick Durbin says it's time to give dreamers a real path to legal status. He says the U.S. can't keep leaving young people in limbo while immigration raids continue and courts decide DACA's fate.
Sen. Dick Durbin says it's time to give dreamers a real path to legal status. He says the U.S. can't keep leaving young people in limbo while immigration raids continue and courts decide DACA's fate.
Trump administration launches immigration crackdown in New Orleans
Federal officers are in the city for an operation aimed at enforcing the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Federal officers are in the city for an operation aimed at enforcing the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Group sues to release more video of Chicago South Shore immigration raid
DHS is facing a lawsuit to release video of an immigration raid in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood back in September.
DHS is facing a lawsuit to release video of an immigration raid in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood back in September.
Trump administration halts immigration applications for 19 countries on travel ban list
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."
Protesters move to end their lawsuit over immigration officers' tactics in the Chicago area
A coalition of protesters, journalists and faith leaders moved to dismiss their lawsuit challenging the tactics of federal immigration officers in Chicago.
A coalition of protesters, journalists and faith leaders moved to dismiss their lawsuit challenging the tactics of federal immigration officers in Chicago.