National Lawyers Guild Chicago
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If you've been arrested while protesting, talk with your lawyer before making statements.
February 17, 2026 at 3:23 PM
If you've been arrested while protesting, talk with your lawyer before making statements.
"Cook County prosecutors drop charges against 19 arrested during clergy-led protest at Broadview ICE facility"
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Cook County prosecutors drop charges against 19 arrested during clergy-led protest at Broadview ICE facility
Demonstrators were hoping those inside would hear their prayers, when a scuffle broke out with local law enforcement and dozens were arrested.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:24 PM
"Cook County prosecutors drop charges against 19 arrested during clergy-led protest at Broadview ICE facility"
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Charges dismissed!
Today, 20 people arrested while protesting ICE at the Broadview Detention Center had their cases dismissed! Huge shout to NLG members Amy Chiang, Madison Heckel, Nadia Woods and Amanda Yarusso for their work on these cases!
Today, 20 people arrested while protesting ICE at the Broadview Detention Center had their cases dismissed! Huge shout to NLG members Amy Chiang, Madison Heckel, Nadia Woods and Amanda Yarusso for their work on these cases!
February 4, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Charges dismissed!
Today, 20 people arrested while protesting ICE at the Broadview Detention Center had their cases dismissed! Huge shout to NLG members Amy Chiang, Madison Heckel, Nadia Woods and Amanda Yarusso for their work on these cases!
Today, 20 people arrested while protesting ICE at the Broadview Detention Center had their cases dismissed! Huge shout to NLG members Amy Chiang, Madison Heckel, Nadia Woods and Amanda Yarusso for their work on these cases!
Wondering which federal agents are in your community?
This guide from The Intercept explains the different patches worn by ICE and CBP.
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This guide from The Intercept explains the different patches worn by ICE and CBP.
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These Patches Are Clues to Identifying Immigration Agents
We built a guide to patches worn by ICE and CBP to help the public determine which federal agents are in their communities.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Wondering which federal agents are in your community?
This guide from The Intercept explains the different patches worn by ICE and CBP.
theintercept.com/2026/01/28/i...
This guide from The Intercept explains the different patches worn by ICE and CBP.
theintercept.com/2026/01/28/i...
Federal immigration are newly equipped with an array of state-of-the-art surveillance technologies, thanks to a bill passed last summer that transformed Immigration and Customs Enforcement into the country’s most highly funded law enforcement agency.
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The powerful tools in ICE’s arsenal to track suspects — and protesters
Biometric trackers, cellphone location databases and drones are among the surveillance technologies agents are using in their immigration enforcement campaign.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Federal immigration are newly equipped with an array of state-of-the-art surveillance technologies, thanks to a bill passed last summer that transformed Immigration and Customs Enforcement into the country’s most highly funded law enforcement agency.
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To our neighbors:
The last day Alex Pretti was alive was a day of triumph. Minneapolis went on strike. One thousand businesses closed. One hundred faith leaders were arrested in a civil disobedience action. Tens of thousands marched in the streets. It was called the Day of Truth and Freedom.
The last day Alex Pretti was alive was a day of triumph. Minneapolis went on strike. One thousand businesses closed. One hundred faith leaders were arrested in a civil disobedience action. Tens of thousands marched in the streets. It was called the Day of Truth and Freedom.
January 29, 2026 at 4:32 PM
To our neighbors:
The last day Alex Pretti was alive was a day of triumph. Minneapolis went on strike. One thousand businesses closed. One hundred faith leaders were arrested in a civil disobedience action. Tens of thousands marched in the streets. It was called the Day of Truth and Freedom.
The last day Alex Pretti was alive was a day of triumph. Minneapolis went on strike. One thousand businesses closed. One hundred faith leaders were arrested in a civil disobedience action. Tens of thousands marched in the streets. It was called the Day of Truth and Freedom.
In October, the U.S. Attorney charged Juan Espinoza Martinez with a bogus charge of offering a bounty to kill Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino.
Earlier this month, he was found not-guilty by a jury! Hear from his attorneys on 2/19 at Grace Place.
Register here: bit.lyBeatBovino
Earlier this month, he was found not-guilty by a jury! Hear from his attorneys on 2/19 at Grace Place.
Register here: bit.lyBeatBovino
January 28, 2026 at 4:13 PM
In October, the U.S. Attorney charged Juan Espinoza Martinez with a bogus charge of offering a bounty to kill Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino.
Earlier this month, he was found not-guilty by a jury! Hear from his attorneys on 2/19 at Grace Place.
Register here: bit.lyBeatBovino
Earlier this month, he was found not-guilty by a jury! Hear from his attorneys on 2/19 at Grace Place.
Register here: bit.lyBeatBovino
Winter, spring, summer or fall, all you've got to do is call and we'll be there.
For information on how to request NLG Legal Observers, visit our website: nlgchicago.org/programs/
📸: @loveandstrugglephotos
For information on how to request NLG Legal Observers, visit our website: nlgchicago.org/programs/
📸: @loveandstrugglephotos
January 26, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Winter, spring, summer or fall, all you've got to do is call and we'll be there.
For information on how to request NLG Legal Observers, visit our website: nlgchicago.org/programs/
📸: @loveandstrugglephotos
For information on how to request NLG Legal Observers, visit our website: nlgchicago.org/programs/
📸: @loveandstrugglephotos
This year, NLG Chicago dispatched legal observers to more than 200 protests and coordinated free representation for more than 160 people arrested at protests!
Read about our year here: nlgchicago.org/2025/12/22/2...
Donate here to help us continue these efforts in 2026: nlgchicago.org/donate
Read about our year here: nlgchicago.org/2025/12/22/2...
Donate here to help us continue these efforts in 2026: nlgchicago.org/donate
December 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This year, NLG Chicago dispatched legal observers to more than 200 protests and coordinated free representation for more than 160 people arrested at protests!
Read about our year here: nlgchicago.org/2025/12/22/2...
Donate here to help us continue these efforts in 2026: nlgchicago.org/donate
Read about our year here: nlgchicago.org/2025/12/22/2...
Donate here to help us continue these efforts in 2026: nlgchicago.org/donate
"About 80 protesters have been arrested at the ICE facility since barricades went up. Protesters and legal observers say the arrests run counter to the state’s stated goals of ensuring public safety and protesters’ rights."
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Protesters Keep Getting Arrested At Broadview By State Police Despite Promise To Protect Free Speech
About 80 protesters have been arrested at the ICE facility since barricades went up. Protesters and legal observers say the arrests run counter to the state’s stated goals of ensuring public safety an...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
"About 80 protesters have been arrested at the ICE facility since barricades went up. Protesters and legal observers say the arrests run counter to the state’s stated goals of ensuring public safety and protesters’ rights."
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“Trump’s federal agents turned what would have been a quiet Saturday afternoon on the Southwest side of Chicago into a dangerous and unsafe environment due to their repeated and unnecessary escalations" National Lawyers Guild Chicago
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Feds Pepper Spray 1-Year-Old In Cicero, Use Tear Gas In Clash With Little Village Neighbors
Federal agents were shot at, according to the Department of Homeland Security, while legal observers said agents created a "dangerous and unsafe environment."
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November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
“Trump’s federal agents turned what would have been a quiet Saturday afternoon on the Southwest side of Chicago into a dangerous and unsafe environment due to their repeated and unnecessary escalations" National Lawyers Guild Chicago
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Today, community members across Cook County monitored and protested the Trump administration’s assault on migrant communities. In total, 15 people were arrested by multiple law enforcement agencies.
Read our full statement here: nlgchicago.org/2025/11/08/i...
Read our full statement here: nlgchicago.org/2025/11/08/i...
November 9, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Today, community members across Cook County monitored and protested the Trump administration’s assault on migrant communities. In total, 15 people were arrested by multiple law enforcement agencies.
Read our full statement here: nlgchicago.org/2025/11/08/i...
Read our full statement here: nlgchicago.org/2025/11/08/i...
After issuing statements about civil rights violations and violence by Illinois State Police officers against protesters and NLG Legal Observers, we were invited to meet with the Governor’s Office and ISP.
Here is a report back from that meeting: nlgchicago.org/2025/10/25/r...
Here is a report back from that meeting: nlgchicago.org/2025/10/25/r...
October 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
After issuing statements about civil rights violations and violence by Illinois State Police officers against protesters and NLG Legal Observers, we were invited to meet with the Governor’s Office and ISP.
Here is a report back from that meeting: nlgchicago.org/2025/10/25/r...
Here is a report back from that meeting: nlgchicago.org/2025/10/25/r...
For the last several weeks, NLG Chicago has been working around the clock to support people protesting Trump's draconian invasion of Chicago.
Longtime NLG member Brad Thomson was recently interviewed by FOX Chicago about our efforts, watch it here:
www.fox32chicago.com/video/1715542
Longtime NLG member Brad Thomson was recently interviewed by FOX Chicago about our efforts, watch it here:
www.fox32chicago.com/video/1715542
Chicago sees heavy ICE presence downtown, National Lawyers Guild monitors activity
Dozens of federal immigration agents patrolled Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River over the weekend as the National Lawyers Guild tracked the federal activity and raised constitutional concerns.
www.fox32chicago.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
For the last several weeks, NLG Chicago has been working around the clock to support people protesting Trump's draconian invasion of Chicago.
Longtime NLG member Brad Thomson was recently interviewed by FOX Chicago about our efforts, watch it here:
www.fox32chicago.com/video/1715542
Longtime NLG member Brad Thomson was recently interviewed by FOX Chicago about our efforts, watch it here:
www.fox32chicago.com/video/1715542
NLG Chicago Responds to Attacks on Free Speech at the Broadview Detention Center: nlgchicago.org/2025/10/14/n...
October 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
NLG Chicago Responds to Attacks on Free Speech at the Broadview Detention Center: nlgchicago.org/2025/10/14/n...
As everyone is aware, many federal agencies are active in Chicago right now. It is as important as ever to Know Your Rights. Call the NLG Chicago Mass Defense Hotline at 872-4-NLG-CHI (872-465-4244).
October 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
As everyone is aware, many federal agencies are active in Chicago right now. It is as important as ever to Know Your Rights. Call the NLG Chicago Mass Defense Hotline at 872-4-NLG-CHI (872-465-4244).
NLG Chicago condemns arrests by state and federal authorities at demonstrations outside Broadview ICE detention facility and in Chicago
October 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
NLG Chicago condemns arrests by state and federal authorities at demonstrations outside Broadview ICE detention facility and in Chicago
NLG Chicago Denounces Continued Violence from Federal Law Enforcement and Attacks on Free Speech and Press in Broadview, Illinois
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, NLG Chicago witnessed alarming and violent attacks on those assembled to protest at the ICE detention facility in Broadview, IL.
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, NLG Chicago witnessed alarming and violent attacks on those assembled to protest at the ICE detention facility in Broadview, IL.
September 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
NLG Chicago Denounces Continued Violence from Federal Law Enforcement and Attacks on Free Speech and Press in Broadview, Illinois
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, NLG Chicago witnessed alarming and violent attacks on those assembled to protest at the ICE detention facility in Broadview, IL.
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, NLG Chicago witnessed alarming and violent attacks on those assembled to protest at the ICE detention facility in Broadview, IL.
NLG Chicago Denounces Continued Violence by Federal Law Enforcement Against Demonstrators, Legal Observers, and Press
Again this Friday, September 26, 2025, federal agents continued escalating their violent attacks on speech at the Broadview detention center.
Again this Friday, September 26, 2025, federal agents continued escalating their violent attacks on speech at the Broadview detention center.
September 27, 2025 at 5:52 AM
NLG Chicago Denounces Continued Violence by Federal Law Enforcement Against Demonstrators, Legal Observers, and Press
Again this Friday, September 26, 2025, federal agents continued escalating their violent attacks on speech at the Broadview detention center.
Again this Friday, September 26, 2025, federal agents continued escalating their violent attacks on speech at the Broadview detention center.
NLG Chicago Denounces Violent Federal Law Enforcement Response to Protest in Broadview, IL (1/2)
On Friday, federal agents significantly escalated their attacks on speech and people protesting at the now notorious ICE detention facility in suburban Broadview, IL.
On Friday, federal agents significantly escalated their attacks on speech and people protesting at the now notorious ICE detention facility in suburban Broadview, IL.
September 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
NLG Chicago Denounces Violent Federal Law Enforcement Response to Protest in Broadview, IL (1/2)
On Friday, federal agents significantly escalated their attacks on speech and people protesting at the now notorious ICE detention facility in suburban Broadview, IL.
On Friday, federal agents significantly escalated their attacks on speech and people protesting at the now notorious ICE detention facility in suburban Broadview, IL.
Today at the Broadview detention facility, federal agents unleashed severe violence on people protesting, and engaged in actions endangering people on the scene. Read NLG Chicago's full statement:
September 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Today at the Broadview detention facility, federal agents unleashed severe violence on people protesting, and engaged in actions endangering people on the scene. Read NLG Chicago's full statement:
While it's unclear what President Trump has planned, we know Chicago is ready. As always, we're getting organized to protect each other. Save these legal support hotlines!
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September 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
While it's unclear what President Trump has planned, we know Chicago is ready. As always, we're getting organized to protect each other. Save these legal support hotlines!
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"Jackie Wilson—Brutally Tortured by Police and Falsely Imprisoned for 36 Years—Receives Record Settlement"
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July 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"Jackie Wilson—Brutally Tortured by Police and Falsely Imprisoned for 36 Years—Receives Record Settlement"
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Last week, a jury found Nitaawe Banks not guilty! Banks and their NLG attorneys brought forth a “necessity” defense arguing that the protest was necessary to prevent the greater harm of unconditional US support of Israel's genocide in Gaza.
Read more: nlgchicago.org/2025/06/19/j...
Read more: nlgchicago.org/2025/06/19/j...
June 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Last week, a jury found Nitaawe Banks not guilty! Banks and their NLG attorneys brought forth a “necessity” defense arguing that the protest was necessary to prevent the greater harm of unconditional US support of Israel's genocide in Gaza.
Read more: nlgchicago.org/2025/06/19/j...
Read more: nlgchicago.org/2025/06/19/j...
At our annual celebration last month, Andy Thayer delivered a powerful speech on this new age of McCarthyism. You can read an expanded version of his remarks in @counterpunchmedia.bsky.social:
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The New ‘McCarthyism’ and the Old
Expanded from remarks at the National Lawyers Guild Chicago Chapter upon receiving the organization’s Arthur Kinoy Award, 5/29/2025 Today the National
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June 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
At our annual celebration last month, Andy Thayer delivered a powerful speech on this new age of McCarthyism. You can read an expanded version of his remarks in @counterpunchmedia.bsky.social:
www.counterpunch.org/2025/06/13/t...
www.counterpunch.org/2025/06/13/t...