Mobilizing to Defend Chicago Communities From ICE
Elected officials, non-profit organizations, and rapid response groups are informing people about their rights and spreading the word about ICE sightings to thwart Trump’s deportation agenda.
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What Immigrant Communities Should Know About Their Rights
All immigrants in the U.S. have rights, including the right to remain silent. Here’s what you should know if you encounter federal immigration agents.
Lo que las comunidades de inmigrantes deben saber sobre sus derechos
Todos los inmigrantes en EE.UU. tienen derechos, incluido el derecho a permanecer en silencio. Esto es lo que debes saber si te encuentras con agentes federales de inmigración.
City Council Rejects Effort to Roll Back Protections for Undocumented Immigrants
Thirty-nine alders vote against measure to weaken sanctuary city status.
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