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Immigrant Rights Advocates ‘Fighting Back Against Fear’ as Trump Administration Marks First 100 Days Immigration Policy Trending

Immigrant Rights Advocates ‘Fighting Back Against Fear’ as Trump Administration Marks First 100 Days

As President Donald Trump’s administration marks 100 days, immigrant organizations say they are expanding advocacy efforts and ramping up demonstrations in Chicago.

Katrina Pham, Tara Mobasher and Aydali CampaApril 30, 2025

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What to Know About Deportation Proceedings Resources Trending

What to Know About Deportation Proceedings

Under Trump, immigration policies are rapidly changing. Borderless Magazine compiled a guide to explain removal proceedings, detainee rights and potential risks.

Tara MobasherApril 29, 2025

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Arrest of Milwaukee Judge Echoes Massachusetts Case — With One Key Difference Immigration Policy Trending

Arrest of Milwaukee Judge Echoes Massachusetts Case — With One Key Difference

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan's case is similar to a 2019 case brought against Massachusetts Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph.

Jack Kelly Wisconsin WatchApril 28, 2025

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Fleeing Hardship, Building a Dream: The Story Behind Chicago’s Beloved Shokolad Cafe As Told To Trending

Fleeing Hardship, Building a Dream: The Story Behind Chicago’s Beloved Shokolad Cafe

After leaving Ukraine with little more than faith and determination, Halyana Fedus built a life serving food and hope to her Chicago community.

Fatema HosseiniApril 24, 2025

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Chicagoans Mourn Pope Francis: ‘The People’s Pope’ Trending

Chicagoans Mourn Pope Francis: ‘The People’s Pope’

Local parishioners and faith and political leaders recalled Pope Francis’ legacy and his “love for the people.”

Francia Garcia Hernandez, Block Club ChicagoApril 22, 2025

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Chicago’s Venezuelan Community in Limbo amid Trump’s Push to End Deportation Protections Immigration Policy Trending

Chicago’s Venezuelan Community in Limbo amid Trump’s Push to End Deportation Protections

Although a federal appeals court upheld a judge’s move to halt deportation protections, Venezuelans in Chicago say the community is still living with uncertainty.

Fatema HosseiniApril 22, 2025

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Environmental Advocates Rally in Support of New Ordinance to Change Zoning and Address Pollution Environment Trending

Environmental Advocates Rally in Support of New Ordinance to Change Zoning and Address Pollution

An ordinance introduced in City Council on Wednesday would address zoning and land use policies the federal government found to be environmentally discriminatory toward communities of color in the South and West Sides.

Aydali CampaApril 17, 2025

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ICE, IRS agreement: What undocumented immigrants should know on Tax Day Immigration Policy Trending

ICE, IRS agreement: What undocumented immigrants should know on Tax Day

A new agreement allows the IRS to share data and information about taxpayers with ICE. Here’s what you should know while filing your taxes.

Katrina Pham and Tara MobasherApril 15, 2025

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REAL ID deadline is May 7. Here’s what you need to know. Immigration Policy Trending

REAL ID deadline is May 7. Here’s what you need to know.

REAL ID will be required to board domestic flights, enter military bases, and enter federal courthouses. But not everyone will need one.

Fatema HosseiniApril 14, 2025

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Pritzker’s Proposed Budget Will Take Away Health Coverage From Some Immigrants Without Legal Status Immigration Policy Trending

Pritzker’s Proposed Budget Will Take Away Health Coverage From Some Immigrants Without Legal Status

Earlier this year, Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled his proposed $55.2 billion budget for 2026. The plan would eliminate funding for the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults program, which provides healthcare to undocumented immigrants between the ages of 42 and 64.

Tara MobasherApril 9, 2025

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