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

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 & CultureTrending

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 Enforcement and CourtsTrending

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