Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the US By Annie Ma October 7, 2026 at 10:24 a.m. The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking...
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...
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...
Libertyville man faces hate crime charge for ICE poster: ‘Hate must have no home in Lake County’ By Clifford Ward July 2, 2026 at 7:52 a.m. State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said the “Good Shot ICE” sign was directed at creating fear...
Illinois immigrants and leaders rejoice as Supreme Court affirms birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s order By Laura Rodríguez Presa June 30, 2026 at 6:59 p.m. Challenging birthright citizenship was a central campaign pledge of Trump’s, who has disparaged the practice...
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits By Mark Sherman June 30, 2026 at 9:42 a.m. The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald...
Merrillville, Rokita in spat about town’s opposition to ICE facility By Michelle L. Quinn June 29, 2026 at 6:32 p.m. The Merrillville Town Council won’t be rescinding its resolution opposing ICE detention and processing centers...
More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing By Gisela Salomon June 29, 2026 at 4:50 p.m. More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a...
Thousands of immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits say By Jack Brook June 29, 2026 at 8:12 a.m. An attorney in Washington state promised “miracles” to tens of thousands of immigrants seeking legal...
US government said ICE deported a Chicago man to Venezuela in ‘error’ and let him return to his family By Laura Rodríguez Presa June 29, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. The man's return is a rare admission of error by the Trump administration, which has...
America 250: New US citizens in Chicagoland share reflections on their adopted nation as it hits landmark anniversary By Angie Leventis Lourgos June 28, 2026 at 11:57 a.m. At a time of backlash against foreigners various groups champion contributions of immigrants during semiquincentennial...
President Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as next ICE director By Ali Swenson June 27, 2026 at 4:06 p.m. President Donald Trump says he is nominating Lance Schroyer as the next director of Immigration...
Blue Island passes law restricting ICE activity on public property By Addison Wright June 26, 2026 at 4:55 p.m. The Blue Island City Council ordinance prohibits federal immigration authorities from conducting operations on public...