Immigration and Customs Enforcement
After ICE Postpones Chicago Citizens Academy, Local Immigrant Groups Breathe A ‘Sigh Of Relief’ — For Now
Since announcing plans for the Citizens Academy, immigrants rights groups and politicians have slammed the academy as xenophobic PR stunt that would give rise to vigilantism.
ICE Wants To Show Public How To Arrest Immigrants With ‘Citizens Academy’ — But Locals Are Fighting To Stop ‘Xenophobic PR Stunt’
The six-week Civilians Academy includes courses on "defensive tactics, firearms familiarization and targeted arrests" and a visit to an immigration detention center.
Protesters Decry ICE, Condemn New Rules Targeting International Students: ‘I Just Don’t Think It’s Fair To Them’
A new immigration rule could affect tens of thousands of international students in Chicago alone, potentially forcing them to transfer schools or leave the country.
No One Detained After Alderman Sigcho Lopez Says ICE Spotted In Pilsen
The alderman said he confirmed reports with the National Immigrant Justice Center. Other local immigrant rights leaders said they were unable to confirm reports.
ICE Deportation Sweep Set To Begin In Chicago Sunday
“Chicago is and will always be a welcoming city that will never tolerate ICE tearing our families apart,” the mayor said earlier this week.
