ICE is struggling to meet its arrest quotas, leading them to loosen hiring restrictions and offer large signing bonuses. Interviews with potential recruits reveal a disturbing trend: applicants often share motivations that align with the administration’s goals, including a desire to deport immigrants and a general agreement with the political views of the current administration. Many applicants are driven by a desire to “serve their country,” attracted by the financial incentives, or inspired by public figures such as Dean Cain’s recent promotion of ICE. These individuals, often lacking critical thinking, are precisely the type of people ICE is actively seeking to employ.
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In Chicago, Alderman Jessie Fuentes was handcuffed by federal agents at Humboldt Park Hospital while questioning their actions regarding a detained man. The agents, believed to be from ICE, released Fuentes after handcuffing her and threatened further arrest if she returned. This incident occurred amid increased ICE activity, including an instance where federal agents deployed tear gas on a street in Logan Square. Local officials have condemned the federal agents’ actions, with Mayor Brandon Johnson emphasizing the right of elected officials to document ICE activities and urging Chicagoans to challenge the government.
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As the Trump administration expands surveillance against its critics, activists documenting and protesting the mass deportation campaign are facing increased scrutiny. This is exemplified by ICE issuing subpoenas to Meta demanding user information from Instagram accounts, including StopIce.net, which identifies immigration agents. Legal challenges from organizations like CLDC and ACLU are attempting to prevent the release of this data. The administration’s actions, including an executive order and a national security memorandum targeting “anti-fascism” and leftist groups, suggest a broader effort to silence dissent and criminalize constitutionally protected speech.
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Google followed Apple’s lead by removing apps from its online store that facilitated anonymous reporting of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Apple’s decision, prompted by Attorney General Pam Bondi, cited safety risks associated with apps like ICEBlock that tracked law enforcement. The removal followed a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility where the attacker had researched apps for tracking ICE agents, resulting in fatalities. Both companies prioritized user safety and the protection of law enforcement in their decisions.
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During a pre-dawn raid on September 30th in Chicago’s South Shore area, federal immigration agents arrested 37 individuals, alleging connections to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Residents reported seeing agents forcibly removing unclothed children from apartments and separating them from their mothers. The operation was part of a larger initiative, Operation Midway Blitz, targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal records and involved multiple federal agencies. Critics have raised concerns regarding the aggressive nature of the raids and the treatment of migrants.
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Federal agents conducted an overnight raid in a Chicago apartment building, arresting 37 individuals without legal immigration status and at least one U.S. citizen. Witnesses reported seeing children, some unclothed, separated from their mothers during the operation. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson have criticized the federal response, alleging it is not making the city safer. The Department of Homeland Security stated the raid targeted a location frequented by suspected gang members.
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Video footage captured a concerning incident at a New York City immigration court where masked ICE agents reportedly grabbed and shoved journalists. One reporter from amNewYork was grabbed, while another photographer was shoved to the ground, resulting in injuries to a freelance photographer who was transported on a stretcher. The incident occurred while the journalists were documenting an arrest of an immigrant from Peru, leading to condemnation from immigration groups and Democratic politicians, who are calling for accountability and the removal of ICE agents from immigration courts. The Department of Homeland Security has responded by citing safety concerns for officers and blaming agitators.
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A transgender Mexican national, Monica Renteria-Gonzalez, alleges enduring months of physical and emotional abuse while in ICE custody in Louisiana. The abuse, beginning prior to the Trump administration, includes sexual assault, physical abuse, and denial of medical attention, allegedly perpetrated by a former ICE assistant warden. Detainees were reportedly subjected to forced labor with little to no compensation, with the warden targeting transgender and masculine-presenting individuals. Human rights organizations, including RFK Human Rights, have filed complaints detailing these allegations, while ICE and GEO Group have denied the claims.
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Following his detainment by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Des Moines Public Schools superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts had his superintendent’s license revoked by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. The board’s decision, issued on September 28th, cited Roberts’ lack of “legal presence in the United States” as the reason for revoking his license. Roberts was arrested on September 26th during an ICE “targeted enforcement operation” after allegedly fleeing from officers. ICE reports Roberts is a criminal illegal alien from Guyana. Roberts has the option to appeal the decision by October 28, 2025.
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Since June, Amtrak Police have arrested nearly 200 people at Penn Station for alleged public lewdness or indecent exposure, prompted by customer complaints and targeting illicit activity in the men’s bathroom. This crackdown has resulted in at least 20 immigrants being taken into ICE custody due to the Amtrak Police Department’s federal status, which requires them to alert ICE if an individual is flagged. Plainclothes officers have been deployed to catch those seeking sexual encounters, leading to arrests based on suspicion of illegal behavior, including prolonged use of urinals, according to reports. While state and city laws restrict NYPD cooperation with ICE, Amtrak, as a federal agency, is obligated to report individuals with ICE detainers.
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John Q. Hosedrinker