As a lifelong Chicagoan, I am heartbroken and outraged by the Trump administration's ongoing ICE raids across our city. What is happening in our neighborhoods is not just an immigration enforcement operation—it is a militarized assault on our communities that has left families shattered and neighbors traumatized.
I believe that immigrants are what make America great. I believe that everyone deserves the right to live in peace and build a better life for themselves and their loved ones. I believe that children should be able to attend school without fear of their families being torn apart. I believe in the right to gather and protest peacefully, and I believe in the right of journalists to report on what our government is doing without interference or intimidation.
Below are resources and organizations that need our support as they work to protect our neighbors and uphold these fundamental rights. If you are not from Chicago, but looking to learn more about what’s happening, I recommend checking out local journalists at Bloc Club Chicago.
Resources:
City of Chicago “Know Your Rights Guide”
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights Hotline
Immigrant Resource Center “I have rights” printable cards
Nonprofit Legal Aid Resource Guide
Street Vendor Relief Fund Application
Your Rights When It Comes To ICE: How To Protect Yourself, Your Neighbors As Federal Agents Arrive
What to do if a loved one is detained
Where To Donate:
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights
Street Vendors Association of Chicago (Street Vendor Relief Fund)
GoFundMe’s:
Aid Johny's Family in Their Time of Need
Help Bring Agustin Home After Unjust Deportation
Support William and His Family After Unjust ICE Arrest
Report ICE Activity:
The Resurrection Project's online portal
ICIRR Family Support Hotline: 1-855-435-7693
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