Chicago's Community Pushback Against Immigration Enforcement

Chicago, a city with a population of 2. 7 million, is known for its tight-knit neighborhoods. These neighborhoods have been standing up to immigration enforcement efforts since September. Residents have been using social media to share information about where immigration agents are and what cars they are driving. This has helped slow down the agents and sometimes even force them to leave without making any arrests. In one incident, a group of immigration agents chased a construction worker in the Lakeview neighborhood. Residents, including Rae Lindenberg and Courtney Conway, protested against the agents. They said that Chicago is not a violent city and that the agents are terrorizing the community. Conway, who has lived in Chicago her whole life, joined the protesters after hearing about the chase on social media. The Department of Homeland Security has said that their officers are trained to handle situations like this. They also said that the officers are not afraid of loud noises and whistles. However, there have been reports of confrontations between the agents and protesters. In some cases, the agents have used tear gas, Tasers, and even guns. There have also been reports of agents crashing their cars and arresting protesters. In response to these incidents, a judge has ordered the agents to use body cameras and issue two warnings before using tear gas. Despite this, some residents are still taking matters into their own hands. In one neighborhood, parents set up a checkpoint to stop immigration agents from entering a school. In another neighborhood, residents surrounded immigration agents to prevent them from making arrests.