Mar. 5, 2026
Seventh Circuit Vacates Injunction on ICE Use of Force
Appeals court throws out Chicago judge's order restricting immigration agents' use of force
Mar. 4, 2026
Creator of ICE Tracker Receives Activist-Scholar Award
AJ Kim's interactive tool provides information on ICE detention locations and resources for impacted communities.
Mar. 3, 2026
Illinois Braces for Potential ICE Resurgence Despite DHS Shutdown
State leaders seek to increase accountability for federal immigration enforcement actions.
Mar. 3, 2026
Homeland Security Chief Noem to Testify in Senate After Minneapolis Protester Deaths
Noem's appearance comes amid concerns over escalating conflict with Iran and ongoing tensions over Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics.
Mar. 3, 2026
Noem Defends Immigration Policies, Refuses to Retract 'Domestic Terrorist' Claims
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faces tense Senate hearing over fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by immigration agents.
Mar. 2, 2026
Illinois Leaders Brace for Potential ICE Raids Amid DHS Shutdown
Concerns remain over immigration enforcement despite partial federal agency closure.
Mar. 1, 2026
ICE Agents Spotted in Minnesota Hospital Hallways, Disrupting Healthcare
Providers in major cities report training on managing interactions with immigration authorities as patient volumes decline
Feb. 28, 2026
Operation Midway Blitz fallout lingers in Latino neighborhoods
Federal immigration enforcement campaign created fear, uncertainty and community pride in Pilsen, Little Village and the Southeast Side
Feb. 28, 2026
Judge Orders Release of Dozens Illegally Detained by ICE in Chicago
Federal judge finds ICE violated consent decree in 'Operation Midway Blitz' arrests
Feb. 28, 2026
Rep. Ramirez demands Noem impeachment and ICE abolition after closed-door DHS meeting
Congresswoman confronts Homeland Security Secretary over "lawlessness and violations of our civil rights"
Feb. 27, 2026
Chicago Tribune Wins Toner Prize for Immigration Reporting
Newsroom honored for in-depth coverage of Operation Midway Blitz immigration enforcement mission.
Feb. 27, 2026
Chicago Nurses Rally Against ICE, Call for Shift to Health Care Funding
Nurses protest immigration enforcement, citing public health concerns and intimidation of patients.
Feb. 27, 2026
Advocates Seek to Stop Trump Admin From Censoring ICE Reporting Tools
Free speech group files injunction to prevent government from coercing tech companies to remove apps and social media groups that enable reporting on ICE activity.
Feb. 27, 2026
ICE Body Cameras Unlikely to Improve Accountability
Experts say ICE's body camera policies may obscure events rather than increase transparency.
Feb. 26, 2026
Cook County Releases Guidelines for Prosecuting Federal Immigration Agents
New protocol aims to overcome legal barriers in holding agents accountable for on-duty misconduct.
Feb. 26, 2026
Cook County Prosecutor Releases Policy for Charging Federal Immigration Agents
The new protocol outlines steps for filing charges against federal agents accused of misconduct.
Feb. 26, 2026
Reforms Didn't End Police Violence in 2020 and They Won't End ICE Violence Now
We can't settle for 'reforming' the largest law enforcement agency in the nation — it must be abolished.
Feb. 26, 2026
Sign Language Interpreter's Reaction Reveals Surprise at Hateful Islamic Verses
The interpreter appeared uncomfortable signing a passage calling for the killing of Jews during an anti-prison activist group's video call.
Feb. 25, 2026
Chicago Snowplow Naming Contest Sparks Controversy
The winning name 'Abolish ICE' reflects ongoing tensions over immigration policy
Feb. 25, 2026
Religious leaders allowed into Broadview ICE facility for Ash Wednesday after judge orders DHS to grant access
Faith leaders were granted access to the Broadview ICE facility to provide pastoral care to detainees and staff on Ash Wednesday after months of denied access.
