Nicole Foy
@nicolefoy.bsky.social
investigative reporter & fellow covering immigration, labor and more for @propublica.org
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Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
just an incredible 4-graf punch in this
@blockclubchi.bsky.social story
If they are the "Chicago's Liars Club" like Bovino claims, why do they have receipts for days? blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
@blockclubchi.bsky.social story
If they are the "Chicago's Liars Club" like Bovino claims, why do they have receipts for days? blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
November 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
just an incredible 4-graf punch in this
@blockclubchi.bsky.social story
If they are the "Chicago's Liars Club" like Bovino claims, why do they have receipts for days? blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
@blockclubchi.bsky.social story
If they are the "Chicago's Liars Club" like Bovino claims, why do they have receipts for days? blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
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Last week, I reported the Trump admin has made it harder for male vets w/ breast to get their care covered
The admin invoked a presidential order on "Restoring Biological Truth"
Now, two dozen House members have written VA demanding the admin reverse course
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
The admin invoked a presidential order on "Restoring Biological Truth"
Now, two dozen House members have written VA demanding the admin reverse course
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Trump’s VA Made It Harder for Male Veterans to Get Treatment for Breast Cancer. Lawmakers Want to Fix That.
After ProPublica revealed changes to how the Department of Veterans Affairs covers men with breast cancer, House members demanded the agency reverse its decision. Separately, new Senate legislation wo...
www.propublica.org
November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Last week, I reported the Trump admin has made it harder for male vets w/ breast to get their care covered
The admin invoked a presidential order on "Restoring Biological Truth"
Now, two dozen House members have written VA demanding the admin reverse course
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
The admin invoked a presidential order on "Restoring Biological Truth"
Now, two dozen House members have written VA demanding the admin reverse course
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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Ellis starting the day off by reading out Carl Sandburg's poem "Chicago" in its entirety.
November 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Ellis starting the day off by reading out Carl Sandburg's poem "Chicago" in its entirety.
Texts from the Border Patrol agent who shot a U.S. citizen in Chicago they later arrested for assault: “I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys.” chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Border Patrol agent 'bragged' about shooting woman in Brighton Park, defense attorney says
Testimony from the agent who shot a woman multiple times in an immigration enforcement action revealed how he touted his marksmanship in leaving seven wounds despite firing five bullets. He later text...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Texts from the Border Patrol agent who shot a U.S. citizen in Chicago they later arrested for assault: “I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book boys.” chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
President Trump claimed the National Guard was needed in "war-ravaged" Portland. But a @propublica.org review of protests in the months leading up to his claims -- including more than 700 (!!) videos -- show a different reality.
via @robwdavis.bsky.social and Steve Suo
via @robwdavis.bsky.social and Steve Suo
What Really Happened in Portland Before Trump Deployed the National Guard
In the two months before Trump’s decision, criminal charges were announced against only three people. On nights when physical conflict did erupt, it often came from police firing on, shoving, pepper-s...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
President Trump claimed the National Guard was needed in "war-ravaged" Portland. But a @propublica.org review of protests in the months leading up to his claims -- including more than 700 (!!) videos -- show a different reality.
via @robwdavis.bsky.social and Steve Suo
via @robwdavis.bsky.social and Steve Suo
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“‘I have papers,’ a child care worker shouted in Spanish at Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers during an arrest Wednesday morning at a Spanish immersion day care in Chicago.” 19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
November 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
“‘I have papers,’ a child care worker shouted in Spanish at Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers during an arrest Wednesday morning at a Spanish immersion day care in Chicago.” 19thnews.org/2025/11/chil...
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Your favorite journalist is barely subsisting (if at all) on UI, side gigs, a struggling newsletter, SNAP, and/or a horrifying freelance rat race before either crashing out spectacularly or barely rebuilding their career while the worst ppl u know are raking in the dough at the top of CBS News
November 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Your favorite journalist is barely subsisting (if at all) on UI, side gigs, a struggling newsletter, SNAP, and/or a horrifying freelance rat race before either crashing out spectacularly or barely rebuilding their career while the worst ppl u know are raking in the dough at the top of CBS News
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October 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Reposted by Nicole Foy
I'm shaking almost too hard to type. I entered SLC airport and heard screams and cries for help. I could see people gathered around, watching. I sped over to discover this woman face down on the floor, four grown men pushing her down, while she cried "HELP ME" and pled for her child.
October 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I'm shaking almost too hard to type. I entered SLC airport and heard screams and cries for help. I could see people gathered around, watching. I sped over to discover this woman face down on the floor, four grown men pushing her down, while she cried "HELP ME" and pled for her child.
incredible shot
There’s a @briancassella.bsky.social shot for this from just today!!
October 29, 2025 at 9:41 PM
incredible shot
In the quest for "biological truth," the Trump admin discounts the very real biological truth that some men do get breast cancer
Now it'll be harder for male veterans diagnosed w/the rare but deadly cancer to get VA coverage
always read @ericumansky.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/vete...
Now it'll be harder for male veterans diagnosed w/the rare but deadly cancer to get VA coverage
always read @ericumansky.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/vete...
Citing Trump Order on “Biological Truth,” VA Makes It Harder for Male Veterans With Breast Cancer to Get Coverage
A Department of Veterans Affairs memo obtained by ProPublica erects new roadblocks to care for veterans with the rare but deadly cancer. The agency cites no new science but relies on an executive orde...
www.propublica.org
October 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
In the quest for "biological truth," the Trump admin discounts the very real biological truth that some men do get breast cancer
Now it'll be harder for male veterans diagnosed w/the rare but deadly cancer to get VA coverage
always read @ericumansky.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/vete...
Now it'll be harder for male veterans diagnosed w/the rare but deadly cancer to get VA coverage
always read @ericumansky.bsky.social
www.propublica.org/article/vete...
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This boy is 9 yr old. Agents shattered his family’s car window
“I had glass in my mouth,” the boy said. “I felt scared because they were pointing the guns at me”
The boy is a citizen
The family was held for an hour. Then agents took the dad who’s been here for 23 yrs
www.ktvb.com/article/news...
“I had glass in my mouth,” the boy said. “I felt scared because they were pointing the guns at me”
The boy is a citizen
The family was held for an hour. Then agents took the dad who’s been here for 23 yrs
www.ktvb.com/article/news...
October 29, 2025 at 12:22 AM
This boy is 9 yr old. Agents shattered his family’s car window
“I had glass in my mouth,” the boy said. “I felt scared because they were pointing the guns at me”
The boy is a citizen
The family was held for an hour. Then agents took the dad who’s been here for 23 yrs
www.ktvb.com/article/news...
“I had glass in my mouth,” the boy said. “I felt scared because they were pointing the guns at me”
The boy is a citizen
The family was held for an hour. Then agents took the dad who’s been here for 23 yrs
www.ktvb.com/article/news...
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SCOOP
The admin is making it harder for male vets w/ breast cancer to get their care covered
The admin cites Trump order: “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government”
I got the memo laying it all out
www.propublica.org/article/vete...
The admin is making it harder for male vets w/ breast cancer to get their care covered
The admin cites Trump order: “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government”
I got the memo laying it all out
www.propublica.org/article/vete...
Citing Trump Order on “Biological Truth,” VA Makes It Harder for Male Veterans With Breast Cancer to Get Coverage
A Department of Veterans Affairs memo obtained by ProPublica erects new roadblocks to care for veterans with the rare but deadly cancer. The agency cites no new science but relies on an executive orde...
www.propublica.org
October 29, 2025 at 11:15 AM
SCOOP
The admin is making it harder for male vets w/ breast cancer to get their care covered
The admin cites Trump order: “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government”
I got the memo laying it all out
www.propublica.org/article/vete...
The admin is making it harder for male vets w/ breast cancer to get their care covered
The admin cites Trump order: “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government”
I got the memo laying it all out
www.propublica.org/article/vete...
9YO citizen caught in Idaho FBI raid describes officers breaking car window to detain his father “I felt scared because they were pointing the guns at me. When they broke the window, I had to jump to my mom’s feet. I had glass in my mouth, and I quickly spit it away."
www.ktvb.com/article/news...
www.ktvb.com/article/news...
October 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
9YO citizen caught in Idaho FBI raid describes officers breaking car window to detain his father “I felt scared because they were pointing the guns at me. When they broke the window, I had to jump to my mom’s feet. I had glass in my mouth, and I quickly spit it away."
www.ktvb.com/article/news...
www.ktvb.com/article/news...
what a statement.
Ellis: Agents should stay far away from children on Halloween.
"Know that it is day where people will be out and about."
"I am simply asking that they keep the day in mind and keep it in context."
Lawyers for the government: "Understood, your honor."
"Know that it is day where people will be out and about."
"I am simply asking that they keep the day in mind and keep it in context."
Lawyers for the government: "Understood, your honor."
October 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
what a statement.
Greg Bovino, the Border Patrol chief in charge of operations in Chicago, told a judge today the government needs more time to submit use-of-force reports to the court because of the "sheer volume" of reports
Ellis orders Border Patrol to submit, under seal, all of the use of force incidents in Chicago by the end of the day.
She also wants all of the body-worn camera footage.
Bovino says the "sheer volume" of the reports makes that impossible.
She also wants all of the body-worn camera footage.
Bovino says the "sheer volume" of the reports makes that impossible.
October 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Greg Bovino, the Border Patrol chief in charge of operations in Chicago, told a judge today the government needs more time to submit use-of-force reports to the court because of the "sheer volume" of reports
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🎙️ Reporter @nicolefoy.bsky.social of @propublica.org discusses her investigations into ICE sweeps and the growing number of US citizens who are being violently detained by federal immigration agents.
Listen here: www.wortfm.org/ice-raids-te...
Listen here: www.wortfm.org/ice-raids-te...
ICE Raids Terrorize Citizens and Immigrants Alike - WORT-FM 89.9
Nicole Foy discusses her investigation into the growing number of US citizens who are being detained by federal immigration agents.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
🎙️ Reporter @nicolefoy.bsky.social of @propublica.org discusses her investigations into ICE sweeps and the growing number of US citizens who are being violently detained by federal immigration agents.
Listen here: www.wortfm.org/ice-raids-te...
Listen here: www.wortfm.org/ice-raids-te...
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Agents in a raid led by Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino not activating their body cams *despite a federal court order to do so.”
Again, if camera were on, there’d be a flashing light.
There isn’t one here.
Again, if camera were on, there’d be a flashing light.
There isn’t one here.
October 24, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Agents in a raid led by Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino not activating their body cams *despite a federal court order to do so.”
Again, if camera were on, there’d be a flashing light.
There isn’t one here.
Again, if camera were on, there’d be a flashing light.
There isn’t one here.
first reporter to FOIA every “Chiraq” group chat wins www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/23/o...
October 24, 2025 at 1:46 AM
first reporter to FOIA every “Chiraq” group chat wins www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/23/o...
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Oh look, it's another immigration agent in Chicago with his body-cam turned off--*contrary to a federal court order*
Again, cameras that are recording have a flashing light. This one doesn't
BTW, this agent is in BORTAC, border patrol's elite special ops unit
www.instagram.com/reel/DQKCmZp...
Again, cameras that are recording have a flashing light. This one doesn't
BTW, this agent is in BORTAC, border patrol's elite special ops unit
www.instagram.com/reel/DQKCmZp...
October 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Oh look, it's another immigration agent in Chicago with his body-cam turned off--*contrary to a federal court order*
Again, cameras that are recording have a flashing light. This one doesn't
BTW, this agent is in BORTAC, border patrol's elite special ops unit
www.instagram.com/reel/DQKCmZp...
Again, cameras that are recording have a flashing light. This one doesn't
BTW, this agent is in BORTAC, border patrol's elite special ops unit
www.instagram.com/reel/DQKCmZp...
Left: Veteran and U.S. citizen George Retes, pinned by immigration officers in Camarillo, CA in July, before he disappeared for days
Right: George on Capitol Hill today, trying to tell as many members of Congress his story as possible
Right: George on Capitol Hill today, trying to tell as many members of Congress his story as possible
October 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Left: Veteran and U.S. citizen George Retes, pinned by immigration officers in Camarillo, CA in July, before he disappeared for days
Right: George on Capitol Hill today, trying to tell as many members of Congress his story as possible
Right: George on Capitol Hill today, trying to tell as many members of Congress his story as possible
Reposted by Nicole Foy
@propublica.org found more than 170 U.S. citizens who have been held against their will by immigration agents. They’ve been kicked, dragged and detained for days.
Full story by immigration reporter @nicolefoy.bsky.social w/ photos by me here: www.propublica.org/article/immi...
Full story by immigration reporter @nicolefoy.bsky.social w/ photos by me here: www.propublica.org/article/immi...
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
October 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
@propublica.org found more than 170 U.S. citizens who have been held against their will by immigration agents. They’ve been kicked, dragged and detained for days.
Full story by immigration reporter @nicolefoy.bsky.social w/ photos by me here: www.propublica.org/article/immi...
Full story by immigration reporter @nicolefoy.bsky.social w/ photos by me here: www.propublica.org/article/immi...
Reposted by Nicole Foy
Leonardo Garcia Venegas, 25, was working at a construction site in coastal Alabama when ICE agents tried to take him to the ground as he yelled, “I’m a citizen!” They held him handcuffed for more than an hour and dismissed his REAL ID as fake. Two weeks later, he wrongfully held by ICE agents again.
October 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Leonardo Garcia Venegas, 25, was working at a construction site in coastal Alabama when ICE agents tried to take him to the ground as he yelled, “I’m a citizen!” They held him handcuffed for more than an hour and dismissed his REAL ID as fake. Two weeks later, he wrongfully held by ICE agents again.
Reposted by Nicole Foy
Last week, a federal judge ordered immigration agents in Chicago to use body-cams: "That is not a suggestion."
Yesterday, agents stopped a state lawmaker and *pointed a gun at him*
They had body-cams -- that weren't on
I know b/c the cameras have a blinking light when on. These weren't flashing
Yesterday, agents stopped a state lawmaker and *pointed a gun at him*
They had body-cams -- that weren't on
I know b/c the cameras have a blinking light when on. These weren't flashing
October 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Last week, a federal judge ordered immigration agents in Chicago to use body-cams: "That is not a suggestion."
Yesterday, agents stopped a state lawmaker and *pointed a gun at him*
They had body-cams -- that weren't on
I know b/c the cameras have a blinking light when on. These weren't flashing
Yesterday, agents stopped a state lawmaker and *pointed a gun at him*
They had body-cams -- that weren't on
I know b/c the cameras have a blinking light when on. These weren't flashing