Judge to decide on fate of hundreds detained during Midway Blitz in Chicago
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An appeals court heard oral arguments in a key immigration enforcement case and will decide on the fate of hundreds of people detained during Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago.

Wife of asylum seeker arrested by feds tells her story | The Chicago Report
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A Chicago woman who just gained her U.S. citizenship spoke about her husband, a Kurdish asylum seeker from Turkey, who was detained by federal immigration agents.

Chicago-area police officer returns to duty after ICE detention

A suburban police officer who was arrested after being accused of living in the U.S. illegally has returned to duty.

Durbin launches probe after U.S. citizens arrested in federal immigration raids
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Senator Dick Durbin is demanding documents, footage, and answers after federal agents arrested American citizens during recent raids in Chicago and other cities. His investigation sets the stage for a hearing that could bring new limits on federal enforcement tactics.

Appeals court weighs legality of Broadview immigration arrests
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Three federal appeals court judges heard oral arguments Tuesday in a pivotal immigration enforcement case that could impact the futures of hundreds of people once detained in Broadview.

Trump on Somalis: 'I don't want them in our country'

President Donald Trump said he does not want people from Somalia in the United States, saying Somalis "ripped off" the state of Minnesota and "contribute to nothing."

Chicago Public Schools policy allows unlimited absences for illegal immigrant children amid ICE operations

A Chicago Public Schools (CPS) policy allows illegal immigrant students excused absences if they or their family members are afraid of federal immigration enforcement activities in the area.

Trump seeks immigration crackdown after deadly shooting of National Guard members
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President Trump is taking his immigration crackdown even further after an Afghan national posted a social media video indicating he was building a bomb. He came into the U.S. through an asylum program just like the suspect in a shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. last week.

Feds to seek death penalty against alleged shooter of National Guard members
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The Trump administration said Friday it is halting all asylum decisions in the wake of the National Guard shooting in Washington, D.C. The agency has also paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports.

Trump administration to review green card holders from 'countries of concern.' What we know

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services director announced in a social media post that the agency will conduct a full review of what he referred to as “high-risk" countries.

USCIS halts Afghan immigration processing after shooting of National Guard members in DC

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that, effective immediately, it has indefinitely halted the processing of all immigration requests involving Afghan nationals while the agency conducts a comprehensive review of its security and vetting protocols to safeguard the homeland and protect the American public.

Court transcripts show Border Patrol official Greg Bovino dodging questions about use of force

Newly released transcripts of private interviews with a senior U.S. Border Patrol official and other authorities leading the immigration crackdown in the Chicago area reveal tense exchanges as leaders dodged questions about high-profile uses of force.

Immigrant linked to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt being held in ICE detention

A Massachusetts woman formerly engaged to the brother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been held in ICE custody for two weeks after being arrested during a traffic stop.

South Shore tenants unite after ICE raid, demand repairs and relocation |ChicagoLIVE
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Weeks after an ICE raid, tenants of 7500 South Shore Drive are calling for building repairs, relocation assistance and stipends, saying deteriorating conditions have made their homes unsafe. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

CPS advises immigrant parents to plan child care amid arrest fears | ChicagoNOW
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Chicago Public Schools is urging immigrant parents to establish caretaking plans for their children as fears grow over potential detentions. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what’s trending in and around Chicago.