Lynda Lopez
@lyndab08.bsky.social
Chicagoan, sociologist of race and immigration in training, former writer on transportation equity issues, currently always curious.
“An Oct. 3 video clip captures an agent typing something into ChatGPT on his phone while riding in the passenger seat of a vehicle.”
“The footage shows the time on his phone, 8:48 a.m., and one of the messages he sends to the AI Chatbot: “Long format like yesterday’s.”
“The footage shows the time on his phone, 8:48 a.m., and one of the messages he sends to the AI Chatbot: “Long format like yesterday’s.”
Bodycam footage from Operation Midway Blitz released: ‘It’s all about arresting people’
The group of videos made public through the Loevy & Loevy law firm includes footage from agents who responded to controversial arrest operations in the Little Village and Irving Park neighborho…
www.chicagotribune.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
“An Oct. 3 video clip captures an agent typing something into ChatGPT on his phone while riding in the passenger seat of a vehicle.”
“The footage shows the time on his phone, 8:48 a.m., and one of the messages he sends to the AI Chatbot: “Long format like yesterday’s.”
“The footage shows the time on his phone, 8:48 a.m., and one of the messages he sends to the AI Chatbot: “Long format like yesterday’s.”
“Thirty hours before Gurtovaia took her oath, Abak was headed to work when federal immigration agents detained him, Gurtovaia, 38, told the Tribune. Though Abak didn’t yet have legal status, the 29-year-old was authorized to work in the U.S. and had a hearing in immigration court set…”
As the immigration blitz wound down, an Uptown couple breathed a sigh of relief. Then they were torn apart.
Less than a day before Eva Gurtovaia was to become a U.S. citizen, federal agents detained her Kurdish husband, who was authorized to work in the country.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
“Thirty hours before Gurtovaia took her oath, Abak was headed to work when federal immigration agents detained him, Gurtovaia, 38, told the Tribune. Though Abak didn’t yet have legal status, the 29-year-old was authorized to work in the U.S. and had a hearing in immigration court set…”
Saw a huge cloud of smoke earlier when I was passing Western Ave. engulfed the area for a bit.
Fire rips through Dollar Tree store in strip mall in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood
An extra-alarm fire was raging Thanksgiving Day at a strip mall in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood.
www.cbsnews.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Saw a huge cloud of smoke earlier when I was passing Western Ave. engulfed the area for a bit.
“A 19-year-old college student who was on her way to surprise her family for Thanksgiving break was detained at a Boston airport and later deported despite a federal judge's order blocking her removal, according to her attorney.”
19-year-old college student deported despite judge's order blocking her removal: Lawyer
A 19-year-old college student who was on her way to surprise her family for Thanksgiving break was detained at a Boston airport and later deported.
abcnews.go.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:29 PM
“A 19-year-old college student who was on her way to surprise her family for Thanksgiving break was detained at a Boston airport and later deported despite a federal judge's order blocking her removal, according to her attorney.”
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Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez has filed FEC paperwork to run for Congress in IL-04 as an independent, for the seat Chuy García is vacating. To even make the ballot he’ll need a massive number of signatures, I've heard at least 11,000.
November 27, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez has filed FEC paperwork to run for Congress in IL-04 as an independent, for the seat Chuy García is vacating. To even make the ballot he’ll need a massive number of signatures, I've heard at least 11,000.
Loved the new Knives Out movie “Wake up dead man” 🎥
November 27, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Loved the new Knives Out movie “Wake up dead man” 🎥
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This is a really big story that should not be missed. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Says Noem Made Final Decision on El Salvador Removals in Breach of Court Order
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This is a really big story that should not be missed. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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This feels really important. I’m a fan of the spray paint stencils on sidewalks. More lasting, more evocative of the stolperstein in Germany and other parts of Europe (and modeled locally by Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project).
November 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This feels really important. I’m a fan of the spray paint stencils on sidewalks. More lasting, more evocative of the stolperstein in Germany and other parts of Europe (and modeled locally by Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project).
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Thought the Netherlands they have Stolperstain, "stumbling blocks." These brass stones were in the sidewalks throughout Utrecht (and other cities) to remember a person who was taken from the location in WW2. I foresee a day when we will see similar in the US.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stolper...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stolper...
November 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Thought the Netherlands they have Stolperstain, "stumbling blocks." These brass stones were in the sidewalks throughout Utrecht (and other cities) to remember a person who was taken from the location in WW2. I foresee a day when we will see similar in the US.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stolper...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stolper...
“They appear tied to light poles and trees, taped to storefronts and random structures.”
“The laminated paper signs read “ICE secuestró alguien aquí” or “ICE kidnapped someone here.”
“The laminated paper signs read “ICE secuestró alguien aquí” or “ICE kidnapped someone here.”
Signs across Chicago mark locations of ICE arrests
Signs resembling temporary no parking notices serve as reminders for the thousands of people arrested by federal immigration authorities under "Operation Midway Blitz" and the pain left behind for lov...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
“They appear tied to light poles and trees, taped to storefronts and random structures.”
“The laminated paper signs read “ICE secuestró alguien aquí” or “ICE kidnapped someone here.”
“The laminated paper signs read “ICE secuestró alguien aquí” or “ICE kidnapped someone here.”
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The new $100+ price hike will affect 11 popular parks, including the Grand Canyon and Yosemite. https://cnn.it/44vIB9m
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The new $100+ price hike will affect 11 popular parks, including the Grand Canyon and Yosemite. https://cnn.it/44vIB9m
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Thread by @jmetr22b.bsky.social with a pretty bleak courtroom story: a man accused of putting a hit on Greg Bovino withdrew his pretrial release motion today, after the possibility was raised that were he released, ICE might grab him.
A court entry today confirms the release motion's withdrawl.
A court entry today confirms the release motion's withdrawl.
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Thread by @jmetr22b.bsky.social with a pretty bleak courtroom story: a man accused of putting a hit on Greg Bovino withdrew his pretrial release motion today, after the possibility was raised that were he released, ICE might grab him.
A court entry today confirms the release motion's withdrawl.
A court entry today confirms the release motion's withdrawl.
“On November 17, Bethany MaGee was riding a CTA train in Chicago when she was attacked. She is currently hospitalized with the severe burns she sustained, and she is receiving treatment under the excellent care of her medical team.”
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November 26, 2025 at 4:03 AM
“On November 17, Bethany MaGee was riding a CTA train in Chicago when she was attacked. She is currently hospitalized with the severe burns she sustained, and she is receiving treatment under the excellent care of her medical team.”
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NEW: An MPR News journalist was among those hit by less-lethal munitions and taken from the scene by ambulance. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Another federal agent operation in St. Paul draws large crowds of protesters
Gov. Tim Walz said state officials were monitoring a “chaotic” situation “and working to understand what unfolded. We received no heads up from federal authorities on this operation.”
www.mprnews.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
NEW: An MPR News journalist was among those hit by less-lethal munitions and taken from the scene by ambulance. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
“Security came because the building was getting national attention,” Gant said. “And as soon as they felt the moment died, the security left.”
Remaining residents of squalid South Shore building raided by feds seek relocation
Earlier this month, a judge appointed a property manager and ordered the building cleared and repaired. Residents say they’ve not heard from the new manager, Friedman Communities.
www.wbez.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:57 AM
“Security came because the building was getting national attention,” Gant said. “And as soon as they felt the moment died, the security left.”
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in chicago’s humboldt park neighborhood at division and keystone.
agents in at least two cars. one person abducted.
agents in at least two cars. one person abducted.
November 26, 2025 at 2:23 AM
in chicago’s humboldt park neighborhood at division and keystone.
agents in at least two cars. one person abducted.
agents in at least two cars. one person abducted.
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at least five ice agents in west humboldt park this morning at kildare and le moyne
November 26, 2025 at 2:16 AM
at least five ice agents in west humboldt park this morning at kildare and le moyne
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He spent almost a whole day with me. I divulged more than I usually do, things about my personal life I don’t talk about. I appreciated him taking a sincere interest. So just want to say thank you @gustavoarellano.bsky.social for this feature.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Commentary: The ex-landscaper behind the deportation diary L.A. never wanted
“Daily Memo” has become the diary Los Angeles never asked for but which is now indispensable, documenting in real time one of the most terrifying chapters in the region's history.
www.latimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
He spent almost a whole day with me. I divulged more than I usually do, things about my personal life I don’t talk about. I appreciated him taking a sincere interest. So just want to say thank you @gustavoarellano.bsky.social for this feature.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
@lataco.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/california/s...
@lataco.bsky.social
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DAILY MEMO: In Absence of Border Patrol, ICE and HSI Steps Up to Take Its Place
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November 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
DAILY MEMO: In Absence of Border Patrol, ICE and HSI Steps Up to Take Its Place
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NEW: Earlier this month, I spent the day with the Luhmanns — a family rooted in theologically conservative Christianity.
In the morning, the homeschooled teenage sons tracked ICE.
In the afternoon, the mother aided an immigrant mother whose partner was deported. religionnews.com/2025/11/25/h...
In the morning, the homeschooled teenage sons tracked ICE.
In the afternoon, the mother aided an immigrant mother whose partner was deported. religionnews.com/2025/11/25/h...
How one conservative Christian family is pushing back against ICE
A coalition of activists, everyday citizens and people of faith — including theologically conservative Christians — who have pooled resources and learned new technologies to mount an effort they say i...
religionnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
NEW: Earlier this month, I spent the day with the Luhmanns — a family rooted in theologically conservative Christianity.
In the morning, the homeschooled teenage sons tracked ICE.
In the afternoon, the mother aided an immigrant mother whose partner was deported. religionnews.com/2025/11/25/h...
In the morning, the homeschooled teenage sons tracked ICE.
In the afternoon, the mother aided an immigrant mother whose partner was deported. religionnews.com/2025/11/25/h...
Reposted by Lynda Lopez
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday started his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt, to the surprise of many in the South American nation who doubted he would ever end up behind bars.
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Jair Bolsonaro begins 27-year prison sentence for Brazilian coup attempt
The far-right leader had been under house arrest since August and was taken to federal police headquarters Saturday after trying to break his ankle monitor.
www.pbs.org
November 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday started his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt, to the surprise of many in the South American nation who doubted he would ever end up behind bars.
https://to.pbs.org/4pDcRaN
https://to.pbs.org/4pDcRaN
"Herrera, 47, and Rafael Hernandez, 44, have refused to alter their routines during an immigration enforcement blitz in Chicago that has caused many without legal status to stay home since it began in early September. Even some U.S. citizens of Latino heritage are afraid to go outside."
A Chicago street vendor couple has a defiant response to immigration arrests: Stick to the routine
Ofelia Herrera and Rafael Hernandez have refused to alter their routines as street food vendors during an immigration enforcement blitz in Chicago that has caused many without legal status to stay hom...
apnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
"Herrera, 47, and Rafael Hernandez, 44, have refused to alter their routines during an immigration enforcement blitz in Chicago that has caused many without legal status to stay home since it began in early September. Even some U.S. citizens of Latino heritage are afraid to go outside."