Immigration

A Chicago family is demanding answers after they say ICE is ignoring a judge's order by keeping a man locked up.

A Chicago family says their father was denied critical medical care while in federal custody, a situation they allege nearly killed him.

In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.

The Supreme Court refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area.

A street vendor was detained by federal agents and his family wants answers tonight. They say he has health issues and they do not know where he is.  Leslie Moreno spoke with his son about what they know.

A judge is denying a request to release bodycam video, showing the moments before a Border Patrol agent shot a woman five times in Chicago. 

We’re hearing from the family of a 68-year-old tamale vendor who was detained by federal agents while working on a Chicago street corner. They say they have not been able to reach him and are worried about his health.  Leslie Moreno spoke with his son to find out what’s happening.

Catholic priests and other faith leaders gathered outside the ICE field office on Ida B. Wells Drive to call for access to the Broadview detention facility, saying repeated requests to provide religious services have gone unanswered.

A jury in Wisconsin has convicted Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan of felony obstruction for interfering with federal immigration officers who were trying to arrest an illegal immigrant outside her courtroom back in April.

 A jury has found a Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents.