In Illinois, a short-term guardianship can help youths during ICE deportations
Some parents are turning to the state program to protect their children during a crisis.
Tag: Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Illinois House committee advances bill banning immigration detention centers near homes, schools
The bill comes months after Broadview facility became focal point of Midway Blitz.
Legal battle intensifies over appointing special prosecutor for alleged ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses
The Cook County state’s attorney calls demand “baseless” and claims effort would backfire.
Rep. Darin LaHood wants the war in Iran to wind down, doesn’t think ICE in airports is ‘the right approach’
The Peoria-area Republican representing parts of Bloomington-Normal won’t commit to green lighting a request for an additional $200 billion from Congress to fund the ongoing conflict.
Charges dismissed for 2 of ‘Broadview 6’ ICE facility protesters
Lawyers seek evidence showing ‘improper influence’ by President Trump over ‘political’ prosecutions.
Immigration officials need warrant to enter Champaign County buildings
The order comes as the Trump administration says it is wrapping up its immigration campaign in Minneapolis and claims it has made the community safer.
Hundreds of University of Illinois and Urbana High School students protest ICE, federal immigration operations
Students and community members across Champaign-Urbana stood in solidarity to protest the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement campaign.
1st Operation Midway Blitz-related trial ends in acquittal after other cases fell apart
Judge grants voluntary dismissal of separate case over immigration agents’ use of force
Minneapolis ICE shooter lived in Peoria, graduated from Richwoods
Rumors of Ross’ connection to Peoria swirled Friday on social media, hours after a Daily Mail story was published claiming to have interviewed Ross’ father, Ed, who the British publication said lives in North Pekin.
PHOTOS: Champaign-Urbana joins nationwide protests against ICE, Border Patrol shootings
Organizers estimate 200 cars joined the caravan Saturday afternoon to protest recent shootings by federal immigration officers.
What to know about the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis
Protesters confronted federal officers Thursday in Minneapolis the day after a woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
ICE agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis amid immigration crackdown
In a statement, Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said ICE agents were met by “rioters” during a targeted operation.
Pritzker signs bill enacting immigrant protections in courthouses
The law allows residents to sue immigration agents for violating constitutional rights.
7th Circuit stays judge’s order restricting immigration agents’ use of riot control weapons
The ruling comes after this fall’s Chicago-focused “Operation Midway Blitz” immigration enforcement campaign quickly wound down late last week.
Duckworth staffer dismissed in wake of immigration accusations
Duckworth sent the letter, a copy of which was obtained by Capitol News Illinois, to Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd Lyons on Monday, notifying him that staffer Edward York has been terminated.