Judge weighs special prosecutor request in Operation Midway Blitz probe
A Cook County judge is considering whether to appoint an independent prosecutor to investigate allegations of unlawful arrests and excessive force tied to a major federal enforcement operation.
A Cook County judge is considering whether to appoint an independent prosecutor to investigate allegations of unlawful arrests and excessive force tied to a major federal enforcement operation.
Federal charge filed against man who returned to U.S. after deportation, convicted in 2023 Palatine shooting
An illegal immigrant living in a Chicago suburb with a criminal record, has been indicted after trying to unlawfully re-enter the country after he was deported, according to prosecutors.
An illegal immigrant living in a Chicago suburb with a criminal record, has been indicted after trying to unlawfully re-enter the country after he was deported, according to prosecutors.
Judge dismisses National Guard deployment case in Illinois
A federal judge ended a lawsuit over the deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois during the Trump administration's Operation Midway Blitz campaign last year.
A federal judge ended a lawsuit over the deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois during the Trump administration's Operation Midway Blitz campaign last year.
Chicago’s Cinco de Mayo parade canceled for second year in a row
Chicago’s annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Little Village has been canceled for the second year in a row, with organizers again pointing to fear within the community tied to immigration enforcement.
Chicago’s annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Little Village has been canceled for the second year in a row, with organizers again pointing to fear within the community tied to immigration enforcement.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons submits resignation letter to DHS secretary
Acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, who presided over the agency amid President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, is planning to leave his post. Here's what to know.
Acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, who presided over the agency amid President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, is planning to leave his post. Here's what to know.
Man confesses to using car to intimidate, impede federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz: prosecutors
A man admitted to using his vehicle to impede and interfere with federal immigration agents during Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago, according to prosecutors.
A man admitted to using his vehicle to impede and interfere with federal immigration agents during Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago, according to prosecutors.
ICE officer charged with assault for February incident in MN
Hennepin County prosecutors are charging an ICE officer with two counts of assault for a February incident along Highway 62.
Hennepin County prosecutors are charging an ICE officer with two counts of assault for a February incident along Highway 62.
Banks will have to collect citizenship data, Trump administration says
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an executive order that would require banks to collect citizenship data for new and existing customers.
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an executive order that would require banks to collect citizenship data for new and existing customers.
Judges fired after blocking deportations of pro-Palestinian students
The dismissal of the judges is the latest effort by the Trump administration to reshape the nation’s immigration courts.
The dismissal of the judges is the latest effort by the Trump administration to reshape the nation’s immigration courts.
Contempt proceedings against Trump administration must stop, judge rules
A divided U.S. appeals court panel has ruled that an “intrusive” criminal contempt investigation into the Trump administration over deportation flights to El Salvador must stop.
A divided U.S. appeals court panel has ruled that an “intrusive” criminal contempt investigation into the Trump administration over deportation flights to El Salvador must stop.
Man shot by ICE in California charged with assault on federal officer
The Department of Justice on Tuesday charged a man shot by ICE seven times in California last week with an assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon – in this case, his car reversing and then making a hard U-turn.
The Department of Justice on Tuesday charged a man shot by ICE seven times in California last week with an assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon – in this case, his car reversing and then making a hard U-turn.
California man shot 7 times by ICE arrested by FBI, attorney says
A 36-year-old man in California who was shot by ICE officers seven times was arrested Monday by the FBI immediately after being discharged from the hospital and who was in no condition to be brought to jail, his attorney told reporters on Monday.
A 36-year-old man in California who was shot by ICE officers seven times was arrested Monday by the FBI immediately after being discharged from the hospital and who was in no condition to be brought to jail, his attorney told reporters on Monday.
Estimated 6 people arrested in downtown LA after sex toys thrown at police during anti-ICE protest
Multiple people were arrested after an anti-ICE protest took a bizarre turn in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend, officials said.
Multiple people were arrested after an anti-ICE protest took a bizarre turn in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend, officials said.
Trump shares graphic video of woman's murder
President Donald Trump shared an extremely graphic video on his Truth Social account showing the bludgeoning death of a convenience store clerk.
President Donald Trump shared an extremely graphic video on his Truth Social account showing the bludgeoning death of a convenience store clerk.
New witness saw ICE shooting in California, provides dashcam video
A new witness officially came forward on Friday with dashcam footage that may provide a critical look into the recent shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Patterson, Calif., and raises questions about early-morning gunfire in the middle of civilian traffic.
A new witness officially came forward on Friday with dashcam footage that may provide a critical look into the recent shooting involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Patterson, Calif., and raises questions about early-morning gunfire in the middle of civilian traffic.
Skokie woman’s ICE detention claims challenged by Wisconsin law enforcement | ChicagoLIVE
ChicagoLIVE carried a Wisconsin press conference laying out new evidence that challenges a Skokie woman’s claim that she was detained for nearly two days by ICE and immigration officials.
ChicagoLIVE carried a Wisconsin press conference laying out new evidence that challenges a Skokie woman’s claim that she was detained for nearly two days by ICE and immigration officials.
New SNAP rules in Illinois could leave thousands of immigrants without food assistance
Peter Zigterman of World Relief Chicagoland explains how new federal SNAP eligibility changes are impacting immigrants and refugees in Illinois—and what it means for food access across the region.
Peter Zigterman of World Relief Chicagoland explains how new federal SNAP eligibility changes are impacting immigrants and refugees in Illinois—and what it means for food access across the region.
DHS says US may stop processing international travelers at major airports in 'sanctuary cities'
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters that the agency could halt customs operations at airports that aren’t complying with the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters that the agency could halt customs operations at airports that aren’t complying with the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement.
US still plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia despite Costa Rica agreement
U.S. government attorneys told a federal judge Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security still intends to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, even though Costa Rica has agreed to accept deportees who cannot legally be returned to their home countries.
U.S. government attorneys told a federal judge Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security still intends to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia, even though Costa Rica has agreed to accept deportees who cannot legally be returned to their home countries.
ICE arrested over 800 people after tips from TSA, data shows
Immigration and Customs Enforcement data reveals that the Transportation Security Administration furnished information on thousands of travelers for possible immigration enforcement.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement data reveals that the Transportation Security Administration furnished information on thousands of travelers for possible immigration enforcement.



















