Skip to main content
Monthly Archives

September 2025

Two federal agents wearing camouflage and standing on a rooftop aim less lethal weapons at protesters.Vincent D. Johnson/Block Club Chicago
ICE Fires Chemical Weapon At TV Reporter In Broadview; ‘Unprovoked’ Attack Under Investigation Immigration Policy

ICE Fires Chemical Weapon At TV Reporter In Broadview; ‘Unprovoked’ Attack Under Investigation

The attack came one day after ICE arrested another working journalist. “Absolutely unprovoked,” the TV news reporter said. “My window was open and chemicals went all over my face. Been puking for two hours.”
September 29, 2025
First image: Guille Briceno/imageSPACE/MediaPunch/Alamy. Second image: Logan Voss/Upsplash
Trump Announces New $100K Fee for H-1B Visas: Here’s What You Should Know Immigration PolicyTrending

Trump Announces New $100K Fee for H-1B Visas: Here’s What You Should Know

The Trump administration announced last week that it will add a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications. Borderless Magazine compiled a guide explaining these changes, who’s impacted and what’s next.
September 26, 2025
First image: Underwood Archives, Inc / Alamy Stock Photo. Second photo: Camilla Forte/Borderless Magazine/Catchlight Local/Report for America
After Judge Grants Illinois Man Bond, ICE is Keeping Him Locked Up: ‘I Pray to God that He Comes Out’ Enforcement and CourtsImmigration PolicyTrending

After Judge Grants Illinois Man Bond, ICE is Keeping Him Locked Up: ‘I Pray to God that He Comes Out’

The Department of Homeland Security has removed the right to immigration court bonds, leaving immigrants in detention — and their cases in limbo — for months or even years.
September 18, 2025
Camilla Forte/Borderless Magazine/Catchlight Local/Report for America
Mexican Independence Day Parades Celebrate Heritage, Despite Immigration Pressures Arts & CultureImmigration PolicyTrendingVisuals

Mexican Independence Day Parades Celebrate Heritage, Despite Immigration Pressures

As thousands celebrated their pride during this weekend’s Mexican Independence Day celebrations, many also took a stand against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement activity in Chicago.
, and September 16, 2025
Camilla Forte/Borderless Magazine/Catchlight Local/Report for America
Meet the Chicago Women on the Frontlines Helping Immigrants Access Health Care on the Southwest Side Environment and HealthTrending

Meet the Chicago Women on the Frontlines Helping Immigrants Access Health Care on the Southwest Side

As thousands of immigrants lost access to state-funded health care, these community health workers are making sure Little Village residents’ medical needs are met.
and September 11, 2025
Camilla Forte/Borderless Magazine/Catchlight Local/Report for America
Shaped by Her Immigrant Family, This Principal’s Mission is to Empower Multilingual Students in the Southwest Side EducationTrending

Shaped by Her Immigrant Family, This Principal’s Mission is to Empower Multilingual Students in the Southwest Side

While growing up in Little Village, Berenice Salas developed an early passion for linguistics and heritage that would eventually guide her career as an educator.
September 9, 2025
Camilla Forte/Borderless Magazine/Catchlight Local/Report for America
Immigration Agents? National Guard? What to Know About Trump’s Latest Escalation Immigration Policy

Immigration Agents? National Guard? What to Know About Trump’s Latest Escalation

The Illinois National Guard has not been activated, but federal immigration agents have arrived in Chicago. Now, elected officials and community groups are bolstering Know Your Right efforts across the city.
, and September 5, 2025