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Arts & Culture Enforcement and Courts

Little Village Cancels Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade: ‘There is Nothing to Celebrate’

Little Village’s annual Cinco de Mayo parade was cancelled amid fears of ICE raids, organizers said.

Tara MobasherMay 5, 2025

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Environment and Health Investigation

‘We Feel Like We Hit a Brick Wall’: Migrant Soup Kitchen Faces Eviction

The eviction case comes as Chicago migrants are facing a triple crisis – homelessness, food insecurity and increased deportations under Trump.

Hillary Flores and Nissa RheeMay 2, 2025

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Immigration Policy Organizing

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

Illustration by Mike Centeno for Borderless Magazine

Enforcement and Courts Immigration Policy Resources

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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Enforcement and Courts Immigration Policy

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

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

As Told To Immigration Policy

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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Arts & Culture

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

Oscar Gomez/Borderless Magazine

Immigration Policy

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

Max Herman/Borderless Magazine

Environment and Health

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

Latest Articles

Little Village Cancels Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade: ‘There is Nothing to Celebrate’

‘We Feel Like We Hit a Brick Wall’: Migrant Soup Kitchen Faces Eviction

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

What to Know About Deportation Proceedings

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

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

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

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

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

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