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Loevy + Loevy: A Different Kind of Law Firm
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If you've ever wondered what it is like to work at Loevy + Loevy, the answers may surprise you. We made a new video with a few of our attorneys talking about the firm, its culture, our cases, our amazing clients, and why we're not exactly the typical law firm... www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pqC...
Today, at the order of Judge Ellis, dozens of additional videos from CHC v. Noem are available on our website. The videos, showing uses of force by DHS forces under "Operation Midway Blitz," were previously under seal but are now publicly available for the first time. Read the press release here:
MEDIA ADVISORY: New Video Evidence of DHS Use of Force Under “Operation Midway Blitz” Released at the Order of Federal Judge
New bodycam videos and other evidence was unsealed today in CHC v. Noem, a lawsuit over excessive use of force by DHS troops in Illinois.
www.loevy.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Today, at the order of Judge Ellis, dozens of additional videos from CHC v. Noem are available on our website. The videos, showing uses of force by DHS forces under "Operation Midway Blitz," were previously under seal but are now publicly available for the first time. Read the press release here:
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20 years ago, Dr. Bruce Levy's "shaken baby" testimony was used in convicting Russell Maze of murdering his son. Last week, Levy sat with @nbcnews.com to discuss why new evidence leads him to believe Maze was innocent all along. QC Advisory Board Member Dan Slepian reports: tinyurl.com/2hp9z2fr
December 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
20 years ago, Dr. Bruce Levy's "shaken baby" testimony was used in convicting Russell Maze of murdering his son. Last week, Levy sat with @nbcnews.com to discuss why new evidence leads him to believe Maze was innocent all along. QC Advisory Board Member Dan Slepian reports: tinyurl.com/2hp9z2fr
"When the government invites individuals to claim powers beyond their proper control, what the law terms 'ultra vires' conduct, it puts the public at risk of rogue conduct. It also places the individuals in legal jeopardy. Following orders is a shaky legal defense, even in wartime."
Inexperienced, poorly trained ICE and border patrol agents could face legal trouble
When the government invites federal agents to claim powers beyond their proper control, it puts the public at risk of rogue conduct and places agents in potential legal jeopardy. Following orders woul...
chicago.suntimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
"When the government invites individuals to claim powers beyond their proper control, what the law terms 'ultra vires' conduct, it puts the public at risk of rogue conduct. It also places the individuals in legal jeopardy. Following orders is a shaky legal defense, even in wartime."
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In an interview with WBEZ radio, Anthony Vazquez talks about what it was like when he was in the middle of a tense standoff between federal agents and residents on the Southeast Side.
A photojournalist and former Marine talks about doing his job in combat-like conditions
chicago.suntimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
In an interview with WBEZ radio, Anthony Vazquez talks about what it was like when he was in the middle of a tense standoff between federal agents and residents on the Southeast Side.
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The Posse Comitatus Act has long prohibited using federal troops for routine law enforcement. bit.ly/47Qbde5
Why the Posse Comitatus Act Must Be Reformed
Significant exceptions and loopholes, along with a lack of enforcement mechanisms, undermine the law that prevents military involvement in law enforcement.
www.brennancenter.org
December 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Posse Comitatus Act has long prohibited using federal troops for routine law enforcement. bit.ly/47Qbde5
Fantastic work all around here, but a special shoutout to Ashlee Rezin and Anthony Vasquez, who took some of the defining images of this terrible period in American history. When the books are written, their pics may be the covers.
PHOTOS: The most pivotal moments of Operation Midway Blitz, captured by Sun-Times photographers
SEE MORE HERE: chicago.suntimes.com/photography/...
SEE MORE HERE: chicago.suntimes.com/photography/...
December 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Fantastic work all around here, but a special shoutout to Ashlee Rezin and Anthony Vasquez, who took some of the defining images of this terrible period in American history. When the books are written, their pics may be the covers.
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PHOTOS: The most pivotal moments of Operation Midway Blitz, captured by Sun-Times photographers
SEE MORE HERE: chicago.suntimes.com/photography/...
SEE MORE HERE: chicago.suntimes.com/photography/...
December 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
PHOTOS: The most pivotal moments of Operation Midway Blitz, captured by Sun-Times photographers
SEE MORE HERE: chicago.suntimes.com/photography/...
SEE MORE HERE: chicago.suntimes.com/photography/...
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Border Patrol boss Gregory Bovino has left Chicago, according to reports. blockclubchi.co/4aqNZia
December 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Border Patrol boss Gregory Bovino has left Chicago, according to reports. blockclubchi.co/4aqNZia
Excellent reporting on the "evaporating felonies" with which DOJ has tried to charge protesters and observers.
DOJ vowed to punish those who disrupt Trump's immigration crackdown. Dozens of cases have crumbled
The Justice Department has embarked on a monthslong effort to prosecute people accused of assaulting federal officers during protests of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
apnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Excellent reporting on the "evaporating felonies" with which DOJ has tried to charge protesters and observers.
A group of independent Illinois musicians and songwriters have filed a lawsuit against the owners of Mureka, a Music AI generator, alleging violations of several copyright and fair business laws. It is the first such lawsuit against overseas companies. Read our press release here:
PRESS RELEASE: American Musicians and Songwriters Sue AI Music Companies Located in China and Singapore for Copyright Infringement and Unfair Practices
Musicians in Illinois filed a lawsuit against overseas companies that own Mureka, alleging copyright infringement and unfair practices.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A group of independent Illinois musicians and songwriters have filed a lawsuit against the owners of Mureka, a Music AI generator, alleging violations of several copyright and fair business laws. It is the first such lawsuit against overseas companies. Read our press release here:
Some beautiful and important work here (including great pics of our wrongful conviction client Jimmy Soto and our anti-ICE protester plaintiffs like Pastor David Black).
The 100 best photos of 2025 by Chicago Tribune photographers
In 2025, we covered an extraordinary year defined by joy, sadness and turmoil. Our photo editors curated some of the best images from 2025 in this collection.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Some beautiful and important work here (including great pics of our wrongful conviction client Jimmy Soto and our anti-ICE protester plaintiffs like Pastor David Black).
“'That’s within our right to (film) … and so it bothers me that there was an interaction then with CPD that seemed, it didn’t seem warranted,' Manaa-Hoppenworth, 48th, said before sharing her disgust with Bovino’s return."
Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino praises police assistance in immigration enforcement as CPD denies support
Elected officials and residents criticized police for alleged cooperation.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
“'That’s within our right to (film) … and so it bothers me that there was an interaction then with CPD that seemed, it didn’t seem warranted,' Manaa-Hoppenworth, 48th, said before sharing her disgust with Bovino’s return."
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The lead prosecutor in the high-profile case involving an alleged Chicago gang member soliciting the murder of Greg Bovino is unexpectedly leaving leaving the U.S. attorney's office just weeks ahead of trial
Story:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/18/l...
Story:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/18/l...
Lead prosecutor in Bovino murder-for-hire case unexpectedly leaving US attorney’s office ahead of trial
The federal prosecutor heading up a high-profile case alleging a Chicago gang member solicited the murder of Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino announced he’s leaving the U.S. attorney’…
www.chicagotribune.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The lead prosecutor in the high-profile case involving an alleged Chicago gang member soliciting the murder of Greg Bovino is unexpectedly leaving leaving the U.S. attorney's office just weeks ahead of trial
Story:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/18/l...
Story:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/18/l...
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This is honestly so cool and nice. We are gobsmacked by all the community support we've received this year.
Thank you @dansinker.com!
Thank you @dansinker.com!
Raven and Steve, the two person shop behind @unraveledpress.com literally got shot at and arrested for covering the ICE and US Border Patrol onslaught on Chicago. It did not slow down their efforts to expose the abuses of the feds and stand up for communities across Chicago. Thank you for the work.
December 15, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This is honestly so cool and nice. We are gobsmacked by all the community support we've received this year.
Thank you @dansinker.com!
Thank you @dansinker.com!
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We went to Greg Bovino’s mountain hometown and his last posting along the Mexico-California border — and also traced his family tree.
Here’s the American story of an immigrant coal miner’s great-grandson turned scourge of foreigners chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...
Here’s the American story of an immigrant coal miner’s great-grandson turned scourge of foreigners chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...
Greg Bovino’s the star of Trump’s deportation show. We trace his roots.
As a boy, the Hollywood movie “The Border" set the course for his life. He couldn’t believe the Border Patrol agents in the movie were the bad guys. Now that he’s in charge of deportation efforts caus...
chicago.suntimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
We went to Greg Bovino’s mountain hometown and his last posting along the Mexico-California border — and also traced his family tree.
Here’s the American story of an immigrant coal miner’s great-grandson turned scourge of foreigners chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...
Here’s the American story of an immigrant coal miner’s great-grandson turned scourge of foreigners chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...
On Tuesday night, Chicago police shot and killed 20-year-old Roberto Calvario, Jr. of Albany Park. Today, the family is calling for a full and fair investigation into the brutal death of their beloved son and brother. Read the full press release here.
PRESS RELEASE: In Shock and Mourning, Family of Roberto Calvario, 20—Killed by Chicago Police Tuesday—Calls for a Full and Fair Investigation
The family of Roberto Calvario, Jr., killed by Chicago police on Dec. 9, calls for an immediate investigation into his death.
www.loevy.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
On Tuesday night, Chicago police shot and killed 20-year-old Roberto Calvario, Jr. of Albany Park. Today, the family is calling for a full and fair investigation into the brutal death of their beloved son and brother. Read the full press release here.
In Feb. Pam Bondi said the Epstein list was sitting on her desk. Now, in a lawsuit brought by Loevy on behalf of @jamesctobias.bsky.social, a judge has ordered the DOJ to produce the list by Jan. 6 or explain to the Court why they can't. Read the press release here: www.loevy.com/press-releas...
PRESS RELEASE: Federal Judge Orders DOJ to Produce the Epstein List by Jan 6.—or Explain Why They Can't
Journalist Jimmy Tobias sued for the list, which Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed was sitting on her desk in February.
www.loevy.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
In Feb. Pam Bondi said the Epstein list was sitting on her desk. Now, in a lawsuit brought by Loevy on behalf of @jamesctobias.bsky.social, a judge has ordered the DOJ to produce the list by Jan. 6 or explain to the Court why they can't. Read the press release here: www.loevy.com/press-releas...
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Jury selection starts today in this trial, which represents a high-stakes gamble for the city, whose lawyers typically recommend settling civil cases involving actions by the police that led to criminal charges and are ruled to have violated department policy. @wttw.bsky.social
Lawsuit Filed by Man Police Shot in CTA Red Line Station Set for Trial
The trial, set to start Dec. 8 and last 10 days, represents a high-stakes gamble for the city, whose lawyers typically recommend settling civil cases involving actions by the police that led to crimin...
news.wttw.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Jury selection starts today in this trial, which represents a high-stakes gamble for the city, whose lawyers typically recommend settling civil cases involving actions by the police that led to criminal charges and are ruled to have violated department policy. @wttw.bsky.social
"Worst of the worst..."
Only 3% of immigrants detained in Operation Midway Blitz had convictions for violent crimes, data shows
The Trump administration has repeatedly asserted that their immigration crackdown in Chicago is targeting the worst of the worst, but the government's own data belies that claim.
www.cbsnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
"Worst of the worst..."
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Trump lawyer claims dismissal of lawsuit over immigration enforcement would block future use-of-force claims.
But judge says that's not the law.
Here's the latest twist in a federal lawsuit that has come to symbolize the havoc of Operation Midway Blitz:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/04/t...
But judge says that's not the law.
Here's the latest twist in a federal lawsuit that has come to symbolize the havoc of Operation Midway Blitz:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/04/t...
Trump lawyer claims dismissal of ‘Midway Blitz’ suit would block future use-of-force claims
An attorney for the Trump administration claimed in court Thursday that the dismissal of a lawsuit over the use of force by immigration agents in Chicago would bar journalists and protestors from b…
www.chicagotribune.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Trump lawyer claims dismissal of lawsuit over immigration enforcement would block future use-of-force claims.
But judge says that's not the law.
Here's the latest twist in a federal lawsuit that has come to symbolize the havoc of Operation Midway Blitz:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/04/t...
But judge says that's not the law.
Here's the latest twist in a federal lawsuit that has come to symbolize the havoc of Operation Midway Blitz:
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/04/t...
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I was told by a reporter in October that the White House was looking to prosecute me because I stood against their inhumane agenda.
Days later, they did exactly that.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Days later, they did exactly that.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Broadview conspiracy defendants want to see if White House played a role in their case
A significant legal battle appears to be brewing in the case of six people facing federal charges tied to protests outside an immigration facility in Broadview.
chicago.suntimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I was told by a reporter in October that the White House was looking to prosecute me because I stood against their inhumane agenda.
Days later, they did exactly that.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Days later, they did exactly that.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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Two Chicago cops were recently promoted despite investigators finding sexual misconduct. An @invisible.institute and @propublica.org investigation published in the Sun-Times found the Chicago Police Department has ignored repeated calls to address this decades-long issue.
Chicago Police Department promoted 2 cops after investigators found they engaged in sexual misconduct
chicago.suntimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Chicago Media Groups Voluntarily Drop Excessive Force Lawsuit Against Feds blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/02/c...
Chicago Media Groups Voluntarily Drop Excessive Force Lawsuit Against Feds
Attorneys for the media groups that brought the suit said "there was nothing more to be gained" since the immigration crackdown has slowed. But the move also followed an appellate court victory for th...
blockclubchicago.org
December 3, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Chicago Media Groups Voluntarily Drop Excessive Force Lawsuit Against Feds blockclubchicago.org/2025/12/02/c...