National Lawyers Guild Chicago
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"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.
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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:
www.counterpunch.org/2025/06/13/t...
www.counterpunch.org/2025/06/13/t...
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...
Reposted by National Lawyers Guild Chicago
Happening now: a small group of protesters are once again blocking ICE agents' vans outside immigration court in Chicago.
Masked agents with handcuffs are threatening activists with arrest and intimidating photographers.
Situation is tense, we'll update as we can.
Masked agents with handcuffs are threatening activists with arrest and intimidating photographers.
Situation is tense, we'll update as we can.
June 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Happening now: a small group of protesters are once again blocking ICE agents' vans outside immigration court in Chicago.
Masked agents with handcuffs are threatening activists with arrest and intimidating photographers.
Situation is tense, we'll update as we can.
Masked agents with handcuffs are threatening activists with arrest and intimidating photographers.
Situation is tense, we'll update as we can.
Reposted by National Lawyers Guild Chicago
Seen (heard) today during the "No Kings" protest march in Chicago: people inside the federal Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago tapping along as marchers pass by outside. The tapping is loud enough that it can be heard above the protestors' cheers and chants.
June 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Seen (heard) today during the "No Kings" protest march in Chicago: people inside the federal Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago tapping along as marchers pass by outside. The tapping is loud enough that it can be heard above the protestors' cheers and chants.
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Remarkable.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
June 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Remarkable.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
MSNC: "I want to reiterate this has been 100% peaceful."
Seconds later, LA County sheriffs start firing on the crowd.
Yet again, "law enforcement" deliberately escalated.
More than 100K people took the streets for today's No Kings protest in Chicago. NLG Chicago had 38 legal observers on the ground. Our Mass Defense Committee is tracking 5 people who were arrested & is working with jail support to ensure they’re safely released.
June 15, 2025 at 1:57 AM
More than 100K people took the streets for today's No Kings protest in Chicago. NLG Chicago had 38 legal observers on the ground. Our Mass Defense Committee is tracking 5 people who were arrested & is working with jail support to ensure they’re safely released.
Taking the streets for today's No Kings protest in Chicago?
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June 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Taking the streets for today's No Kings protest in Chicago?
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Yesterday’s police response to Chicago's anti-ICE demonstrations was especially violent and aggressive.
Read our full statement on the arrests that occurred here:
nlgchicago.org/2025/06/11/n...
Read our full statement on the arrests that occurred here:
nlgchicago.org/2025/06/11/n...
June 11, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Yesterday’s police response to Chicago's anti-ICE demonstrations was especially violent and aggressive.
Read our full statement on the arrests that occurred here:
nlgchicago.org/2025/06/11/n...
Read our full statement on the arrests that occurred here:
nlgchicago.org/2025/06/11/n...
Taking the streets to protest ICE in Chicago?
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June 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Taking the streets to protest ICE in Chicago?
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NLG Chicago had Legal Observers present at all three anti-ICE and pro-immigrant protests today in Chicago. Our Mass Defense Committee is tracking an estimated 15 arrested people & working with jail support to ensure they’re safely released.
June 11, 2025 at 3:38 AM
NLG Chicago had Legal Observers present at all three anti-ICE and pro-immigrant protests today in Chicago. Our Mass Defense Committee is tracking an estimated 15 arrested people & working with jail support to ensure they’re safely released.
We've come here to chew bubble gum and provide legal support to the movement.....and we're all out gum.
June 11, 2025 at 3:38 AM
We've come here to chew bubble gum and provide legal support to the movement.....and we're all out gum.