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17 arrested, 4 charged with felonies as thousands gathered for anti-ICE protests in downtown Chicago
Ten others were charged with misdemeanors including battery, resisting arrest, reckless conduct and criminal defacement of property under $500, officials said.
Chicago protest against ICE resulted in 17 arrests with 4 facing felony charges, including aggravated battery and property damage. Thousands participated, with one injured by a car driving through the crowd.
The city says it is expecting Immigration and Customs Enforcement to arrive in Chicago on Thursday in mini-tanks, looking to deport people. Sabrina Franza reports.
The woman was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where she was treated and released, Chicago police said.
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Seventeen people were arrested at the Chicago ICE protest that drew thousands of people into the Loop Tuesday at the height of rush hour. Four of them face felony charges.
Chicago residents protest against ICE raids and local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 has learned of at least two planned Chicago protests on Tuesday over recent ICE raids. A number of social justice groups are expected to rally and march at ICE Chicago's Immigration Court in the morning and later in the day at Federal Plaza.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson encouraged his city to protest the Trump administration’s immigration raids across the country. “I am counting on all of Chicago to resist in this moment,” said Johnson, who is a Democrat. “Whatever particular vulnerable group is being targeted today, another group will be next.”
Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration says Chicago is one of five blue cities being targeted by President Donald Trump's administration.
As tents went up Wednesday in the park of Humboldt Park, those involved said safety and security were top of mind for both the parade and festival.