In unusual move, federal grand jury refuses to indict couple found with guns outside Broadview ICE facility

With a loud bang of his gavel Wednesday morning, a federal magistrate judge agreed to dismiss charges against a Chicago couple found lawfully carrying loaded pistols last month outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview.

Here’s the tech powering ICE’s deportation crackdown

From phone spyware and facial recognition to phone unlocking technology and databases and more, this tech powers Trump's deportation machine.

As Money Rushed In, ICE’s Rapid Expansion Stalled Out

ICE deported about 350,000 people during the 2025 fiscal year, which ended September 30—the highest mark in a decade, but well below Trump’s goal.

Portland mayor removes barriers around ICE building: Here’s why

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson on Wednesday ordered police tape and barricades to come down around South Portland’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building, despite demands from the federal government that the city erect a permanent perimeter around the facility.

Kristi Noem Attacks Zach Bryan’s New Lyrics About ICE

After the homeland security secretary called the lyrics “disrespectful,” Bryan, a country music star, said they had been “misconstrued.”

Pastor shot in the head by ICE agents sues Trump administration over First Amendment threats in Chicago

David Black joins journalists and protesters in lawsuit to stop ‘pattern of extreme brutality’ from federal agents
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ICE Is Hounding Chicago Area Locals With Excessive Chemical Munitions

Agents are firing tear gas and pepper balls on lawful protesters, lawsuits say, sickening even uninvolved residents.

Homan confirms Texas National Guard 'on the ground' in Illinois, warns anti-ICE rhetoric fueling 'bloodshed'

Texas National Guard deploys to Illinois to protect ICE officers after surge in attacks, as Tom Homan warns anti-ICE rhetoric fueling violence.
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