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Javier Ponce (left) and Rodrigo Ponce (right) pose for a portrait at Wilson Skate Park in Uptown as skaters pass by behind them in a blur.

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Arts & Culture Immigration Policy Latest Visuals

Boards Across Borders: Two Chicago Brothers’ Love Letter to the Guatemalan Skate Community

Javier and Rodrigo “Booger” Ponce are leveraging their connection to Chicago's skate community to uplift the Guatemalan skateboarding scene.

Camilla ForteOctober 14, 2025

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Immigration Policy Latest

ICE Agents In Chicago Area Who Aren’t Undercover Must Wear Badges Or IDs, Federal Judge Rules

Agents have been concealing their identities by wearing masks and hats without badges or name tags. Advocates say the ruling is a step toward accountability.

Mina BloomOctober 10, 2025

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Environment and Health Latest Top Stories

Environmental Advocates Keep Eyes on Damen Silos As Demolition Resumes

For months, activists have been surveilling the Damen Silos demolition to ensure that environmental protection measures are in place and enforced.

Aydali CampaOctober 9, 2025

Federal agents wearing gas masks and fatigues walk through tear gas pointing the direction they are commanding protestors to go.

Dave Decker/ZUMA Press Wire/Alamy

Enforcement and Courts Immigration Policy Latest

Chicago Officials, Community Leaders Push Back Against ICE’s Aggressive Tactics: ‘This Is About Control’

One month since the launch of “Operation Midway Blitz,” Illinois officials and activists are taking action against ICE enforcement tactics and the deployment of the National Guard.

Tara MobasherOctober 7, 2025

Medical students and doctors wearing masks talk to a woman outside a police station.

Jenny Fontaine/University of Illinois Chicago

Environment and Health Immigration Policy Latest

Chicago Medical Students Create ‘Safety Net Clinic’ for Noncitizens

The Mobile Migrant Health Team, made up of medical students and volunteers, banded together to provide medical help to noncitizens.

Leslie Lozada and Jasmine RodriguezOctober 2, 2025

Three masked federal agents stand behind a perimeter fence at a detenion center.

Camilla Forte/Borderless Magazine/Catchlight Local/Report for America

Enforcement and Courts Immigration Policy Latest

What Rights Do I Have If ICE Stops Me on the Road?

After the death of 38-year-old immigrant Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez during an ICE arrest in Franklin Park, advocates are urging immigrant communities to know their rights. Here’s what a legal expert says if you’re stopped by ICE.

Aydali CampaSeptember 30, 2025

Two federal agents wearing camouflage and standing on a rooftop aim less lethal weapons at protesters.

Vincent D. Johnson/Block Club Chicago

Enforcement and Courts 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.”

Mack LiedermanSeptember 29, 2025

First image: Guille Briceno/imageSPACE/MediaPunch/Alamy. Second image: Logan Voss/Upsplash

Immigration Policy

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.

Tara MobasherSeptember 26, 2025

Latest Articles

Boards Across Borders: Two Chicago Brothers’ Love Letter to the Guatemalan Skate Community

ICE Agents In Chicago Area Who Aren’t Undercover Must Wear Badges Or IDs, Federal Judge Rules

Environmental Advocates Keep Eyes on Damen Silos As Demolition Resumes

Chicago Officials, Community Leaders Push Back Against ICE’s Aggressive Tactics: ‘This Is About Control’

Chicago Medical Students Create ‘Safety Net Clinic’ for Noncitizens

What Rights Do I Have If ICE Stops Me on the Road?

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

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

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