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Laura Rodríguez Presa
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Bilingual Journalist at Chicago Tribune focused on immigration and Latinos/ Adj professor at DePaul University/ Maktub/ 1 John 4:16/ RTs ≠ endorsements /larodriguez@chicagotribune.com
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DHS reports shots fired at immigration agents in Little Village as residents confront Bovino, Border Patrol. Feds deploy tear gas and pepper spray during confrontation making kids sick.

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DHS reports shots fired at immigration agents in Little Village as residents confront Bovino, Border Patrol
Community members once again confronted a convoy of Border Patrol agents led by Cmdr. Gregory Bovino as it moved through Chicago’s South Side neighborhoods.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Despite the judge’s order DHS maintains that:
November 6, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Breaking: A federal judge on Wednesday ordered ICE to improve conditions at its Broadview detention facility, issuing a temporary restraining order that mandates basic sanitary standards and attorney access.

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Federal judge issues temporary restraining order, finding substandard conditions at Broadview immigration facility
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered government officials to provide immigration detainees at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview enough food, water and bed space.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I spoke with immigrants & families of people who have been detained in Broadview.

“I never want any of my children, or any other person to go through this,” said a Honduran mother who was detained during a court check in.

Read our investigation.

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‘Dehumanizing’: Inside the Broadview ICE facility where immigrants sleep on cold concrete
An investigation by the Chicago Tribune found that immigration detainees have been held for days at the processing center in west suburban Broadview.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The lawsuit says detainees at Broadview face inhumane conditions and are denied access to lawyers, creating a “black box” where people disappear without contact.

Detainees sleep on the floor for days, eat cold food, and have no access medical care.

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Inhumane conditions and medical neglect alleged at Broadview ICE processing center
A sweeping class-action lawsuit filed on Friday against immigration officials alleges dirty and unsafe conditions at the federal holding facility in Broadview where they say arrestees are being war…
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November 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The arrest of Dayanne Figueroa highlights growing concerns about the use of force against U.S. citizens and due process. She was released after a few hours without charges.

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Chicago woman dragged out of her car after colliding with ICE demands accountability
The arrest of Dayanne Figueroa highlights growing concerns about the use of force against U.S. citizens and due process. She was released after a few hours without charges.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Mark, this means a lot. Thanks so much for sharing and uplifting our work.
November 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM