After ICE Raid, Vendors Push for Safety at Swap-O-Rama
A chaotic federal raid left vendors at the longtime South Side flea market shaken. Now they’re demanding stronger protections.
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“come celebrate
with me that everyday
something has tried to kill me
and has failed.”
- Lucille Clifton
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