JB Pritzker
ICE Agents Question Indian-Origin US Citizen About NYC Mayor Mamdani During Work Hours
Nov 09, 2025 11:27 pm CST
An Indian-origin US citizen working for Illinois Department of Transportation was interrogated by masked ICE agents about his immigration status and questioned about NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani while on duty. Governor Pritzker condemned the incident as racial profiling, while Trump continues to push for aggressive deportation measures across the country.
Escalating Immigration Enforcement: Military-Style Tactics in Chicago Spark Controversy and Legal Challenges
Oct 06, 2025 01:03 pm CST
Federal immigration enforcement has intensified in Chicago with aggressive tactics including helicopter assaults on residential buildings, chemical agent deployment near schools, and widespread detainment of both documented and undocumented individuals. These operations have led to over 1,000 arrests, affected U.S. citizens and children, and prompted legal challenges from local officials and civil rights organizations. Governor JB Pritzker has called for investigations into alleged rights violations while DHS officials defend the operations as targeting gang connections.
Armed Confrontation Between US Border Patrol and Woman During Immigration Protests in Chicago
Oct 05, 2025 10:45 am CST
US Border Patrol agents shot an armed woman during major immigration protests in Chicago, heightening tensions between federal authorities and demonstrators. The incident occurred as protesters clashed with ICE agents, leading to President Trump authorizing National Guard deployment despite Governor Pritzker's objections. Similar confrontations between immigration enforcement and protesters have erupted in multiple Democratic-led cities across the nation.