Immigration news in Chicago

Nelson County, Ky., jailer Justin Hall shows an electric shock glove that is used at his facility, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Bardstown, Ky. (AP Photo/Dylan Lovan)

Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear

By Ryan J. Foley

October 6, 2026 at 12:17 p.m.

By RYAN J. FOLEY The shock gloves immigration agents could soon use to control detainees...

Marimar Martinez, center, listens while her attorney Chris Parente, left, speaks, Oct. 5, 2026, at his Chicago office about filing of a federal lawsuit over her shooting by a Border Patrol agent during Operation Midway Blitz last year. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Lawyers for Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol agent call for criminal charges

By Jason Meisner

October 5, 2026 at 2:47 p.m.

Attorneys for Marimar Martinez, shot by a Border Patrol agent during Operation Midway Blitz last...

The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Sept. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

New Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rights

By Lindsay Whitehurst

October 5, 2026 at 6:13 a.m.

The Supreme Court’s new term begins Monday with cases on climate change, religious rights and...

Army Staff Sgt. Alexis Jaramillo poses with a photo of his wife, Maisa Lopes Eliaser, a Brazilian national who is being detained by ICE, before visiting her at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center in Basile, La., Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Joseph Vidrine)

Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth among congressional Democrats investigating efforts to deport US military members

By Jack Brook

August 10, 2026 at 6:26 a.m.

Congressional Democrats said they are investigating the Trump administration’s efforts to deport military service members...

Arnoldo Carrillo Jr. shows a photo of his father, Rosario Carrillo Lopez, who is being held after federal agents raided the family's home earlier this month. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Gary father faces deportation as lawyer calls ICE confrontation story ‘untrue’

By Meredith Colias-Pete

August 9, 2026 at 10:57 a.m.

Rosario Carrillo Lopez, 54, was sentenced Wednesday to one year and one day after pleading...

A federal agent wears an Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge in New York, June 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)

ICE takes issue with AP reporting on policy to release body-worn camera footage

By Associated Press

August 8, 2026 at 2:32 p.m.

The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement took issue Saturday with reporting by...

Oak Lawn Community High School students showcase a traditional dance during last year's inaugural Sabores Sobre Ruedas, or Flavors on Wheels, festival. This year's celebration takes place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12 in the student parking lot at the school in Oak Lawn. (Ariela Torres/Oak Lawn Community High School)

Oak Lawn High School festival to celebrate Hispanic food and culture

By Janice Neumann

August 7, 2026 at 6:55 a.m.

Spanish-speaking students and staff at Oak Lawn Community High School will share their heritage with...

An ICE Special Response Team member stands guard outside the Metropolitan Detention Center, while protesters gather outside to denounce the ICE, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, operations, June 10, 2025, in downtown Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer, File)

ICE will release body camera video only when seen in the agency’s ‘best interests,’ policy says

By Ryan J. Foley

August 8, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to equip officers with body cameras in the next...

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Trump signs immigration actions to limit birthright citizenship and curb ‘birth tourism’

By Will Weissert

August 6, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

President Donald Trump says he is once again trying to limit birthright citizenship in the...

Chicago police respond to West 26th Street and South Kedzie Avenue after a report of shots fired at Border Patrol agents on Nov. 8, 2025, in the Little Village neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Man gets 30 months in prison for firing shots near immigration agents during Operation Midway Blitz

By Jason Meisner

August 6, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.

A federal judge Thursday sentenced a man to 30 months in prison for firing shots...

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart outside the Cook County Jail complex on April 4, 2023. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

ICE threatened Sheriff Tom Dart with criminal charges over access to inmates for immigration enforcement

By Madeline Buckley

August 6, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

Federal authorities sent Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart subpoenas for inmates wanted for civil immigration...

Omar David Panqueva, known as DJ TUNJO, left, and his husband Santiago Paez at the Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park on May 24, 2026. The couple were detained at Midway Airport by the Department of Homeland Security. (Silvia Paez)

Chicago DJ hosting Karol G tour after-parties arrested with his husband by ICE outside Midway Airport

By Laura Rodríguez Presa

August 5, 2026 at 5:08 p.m.

DHS said agents arrested Omar David Panqueva, known as DJ TUNJO, and his husband for...

"Broadview Six" defendants Katherine Abughazaleh, clockwise from upper left, Andre Martin, Michael Rabbitt, Joselyn Walsh, Brian Straw and Catherine Sharp. (baiduhai)

U.S. attorney’s office offers mea culpa in ‘Broadview Six’ case, says no further inquiry warranted

By Jason Meisner

August 5, 2026 at 10:37 p.m.

Prosecutors for embattled Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros said in a court filing late Tuesday...