Block Club Chicago sues ICE, Homeland Security over stonewalling public records | ChicagoNOW
Block Club Chicago is taking two powerful federal agencies to court, accusing Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security of stonewalling public records requests. At stake is more than paperwork?the lawsuit argues the government is undermining the Freedom of Information Act, a law meant to guarantee the public?s right to know. Reporter Mick Dumke joins us to break down what Block Club is fighting for, what?s at risk, and why transparency matters for every Chicagoan.
Block Club Chicago is taking two powerful federal agencies to court, accusing Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security of stonewalling public records requests. At stake is more than paperwork?the lawsuit argues the government is undermining the Freedom of Information Act, a law meant to guarantee the public?s right to know. Reporter Mick Dumke joins us to break down what Block Club is fighting for, what?s at risk, and why transparency matters for every Chicagoan.
Chicago students rally outside Trump Tower as Border Patrol launches new operation
Thousands of student-led protesters rallied outside Trump Tower in Chicago?chanting as the Latino Leadership Council held an emergency press conference in response to President Trump?s escalating ICE crackdown and a visit by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Thousands of student-led protesters rallied outside Trump Tower in Chicago?chanting as the Latino Leadership Council held an emergency press conference in response to President Trump?s escalating ICE crackdown and a visit by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
ICE says convicted murderer arrested in Chicago suburb after Illinois prison release
ICE says they've arrested a convicted murderer in Chicago's suburbs days after his release from state prison under sanctuary policy.
ICE says they've arrested a convicted murderer in Chicago's suburbs days after his release from state prison under sanctuary policy.
Border Patrol launches Operation At Large in Chicago: ?We?ve arrived?
Border patrol agents came to Chicago Tuesday morning to start "Operation At Large," targeting undocumented immigrants.
Border patrol agents came to Chicago Tuesday morning to start "Operation At Large," targeting undocumented immigrants.
Border Patrol launches Operation At Large in Chicago: 'We've arrived'
Border patrol agents came to Chicago Tuesday morning to start "Operation At Large," targeting undocumented immigrants.
Border patrol agents came to Chicago Tuesday morning to start "Operation At Large," targeting undocumented immigrants.
El Grito festival held in Pilsen amid immigration fears
Amid concerns of an immigration crackdown, organizers canceled the annual El Grito Festival in Grant Park earlier this month.
Amid concerns of an immigration crackdown, organizers canceled the annual El Grito Festival in Grant Park earlier this month.
The Chicago Report: Chicago Latinos largely oppose both Johnson and Trump
A new poll is trying to get a sense of how Chicago's Latino population feels about Trump, Pritzker, the mayor and immigration. Political strategist and Urban Institute CEO Juan Rangel joins us.
A new poll is trying to get a sense of how Chicago's Latino population feels about Trump, Pritzker, the mayor and immigration. Political strategist and Urban Institute CEO Juan Rangel joins us.
El Grito festival underway in Pilsen amid immigration fears
Despite concerns over an immigration crackdown in Chicago, local communities are still honoring their heritage ahead of Mexican Independence Day.
Despite concerns over an immigration crackdown in Chicago, local communities are still honoring their heritage ahead of Mexican Independence Day.
El Grito festival underway in Pilsen amid immigration fears
Amid concerns of an immigration crackdown, organizers canceled the annual El Grito Festival in Grant Park earlier this month.But one Pilsen church is keeping the tradition alive with a celebration of its own.
Amid concerns of an immigration crackdown, organizers canceled the annual El Grito Festival in Grant Park earlier this month.But one Pilsen church is keeping the tradition alive with a celebration of its own.
'People are frightened': Pritzker warns of rising violence, criticizes Trump's rhetoric
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that threats to his office have increased since the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with numbers spiking after last week’s deadly shooting in Utah.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that threats to his office have increased since the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with numbers spiking after last week’s deadly shooting in Utah.
Pritzker says threats against him have spiked since Charlie Kirk shooting
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he?s faced a surge in threats following last week?s deadly shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. Speaking at a roundtable in Chicago, Pritzker accused Donald Trump of fueling political violence while Republicans pushed back, pointing to his own past rhetoric. The governor also raised concerns about immigration enforcement, citing fear in communities and a recent deadly ICE shooting in Franklin Park.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he?s faced a surge in threats following last week?s deadly shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. Speaking at a roundtable in Chicago, Pritzker accused Donald Trump of fueling political violence while Republicans pushed back, pointing to his own past rhetoric. The governor also raised concerns about immigration enforcement, citing fear in communities and a recent deadly ICE shooting in Franklin Park.
Dead rat, derogatory letter left at Chicago alderman's office amid rising immigration tensions
A dead rat and a threatening note were left at a Chicago alderman?s office.
A dead rat and a threatening note were left at a Chicago alderman?s office.
Pritzker talks how federal deployments are impacting students, takes jabs at Trump
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Monday morning about how President Trump's deployment of federal law enforcement to crack down on illegal immigration is impacting students. He also criticized Trump.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Monday morning about how President Trump's deployment of federal law enforcement to crack down on illegal immigration is impacting students. He also criticized Trump.
Dead rat, derogatory letter left at Chicago alderman's office amid rising immigration tensions
A dead rat and a threatening note were left at a Chicago alderman’s office. Here’s what we know.
A dead rat and a threatening note were left at a Chicago alderman’s office. Here’s what we know.
Dead rat, derogatory letter left at Chicago alderman's office
A dead rat and a threatening note were left at a Chicago alderman’s office Sunday night.
A dead rat and a threatening note were left at a Chicago alderman’s office Sunday night.
PHOTOS: Chicagoans celebrate Mexican Independence Day
People celebrated Mexican Independence Day throughout Chicago as the city has experienced stepped-up immigration enforcement.
People celebrated Mexican Independence Day throughout Chicago as the city has experienced stepped-up immigration enforcement.
Latino leaders condemn ICE over incidents in Chicago, including driver's fatal shooting
Latino leaders expressed dismay Saturday over recent immigration enforcement operations in Chicago that resulted in a fatal shooting during a traffic stop, the arrest of an immigrant at a barbershop and a tense standoff between protesters and agents at an immigration processing facility.
Latino leaders expressed dismay Saturday over recent immigration enforcement operations in Chicago that resulted in a fatal shooting during a traffic stop, the arrest of an immigrant at a barbershop and a tense standoff between protesters and agents at an immigration processing facility.
Protest over fatal ICE shooting
More protests today over the federal government's immigration crackdown here in Chicago with much of the focus on yesterday's fatal ICE shooting in Franklin Park.
More protests today over the federal government's immigration crackdown here in Chicago with much of the focus on yesterday's fatal ICE shooting in Franklin Park.
Protests outside ICE facility
Protesters were out in Broadview today demanding the closure of an ICE facility.
Protesters were out in Broadview today demanding the closure of an ICE facility.
Girlfriend, stepdaughter of suspect killed by ICE officer in Chicago area speak out
We begin with the controversy surrounding the fatal shooting of a man by ICE agents.
We begin with the controversy surrounding the fatal shooting of a man by ICE agents.