“It seemed too insane” I guess is no longer a reason to be skeptical during this administration.

As President Trump moves to deploy National Guard troops and federal immigration officers to sanctuary cities, Democratic leaders in Chicago and elsewhere are responding with their own message: We will not capitulate. https://wapo.st/3VVLImx

What to know about immigration operations and National Guard deployments to Chicago Got more questions? WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times provide answers.

WBEZ and The Chicago Sun-Times are answering your questions about immigration operations and National Guard deployments to the Chicago area. Here are some of the questions that are coming up the most. Read more. trib.al/DkL3aoT

Chicago Governor JB Pritzker emphasizes that peaceful protesters are welcome, but “federal agents who abuse their position to terrorize Illinoisans and incite violence are not welcome.”

This was always the plan.

Exactly. @ucaftbayarea.bsky.social @uptecwa.bsky.social @afscme3299.bsky.social @teamsters fighting so @uofcalifornia.bsky.social stands up!

Trump sending troops to another American city "They want to create the war zone," Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill.) said on CNN on Sunday.

“For Donald Trump, this has never been about safety. This is about control.”

I recently reported on an ICE officer who was publicly reprimanded and “relieved of his duties” after shoving a woman to the ground in an NYC immigration court. Well, he’s back.

DHS did not respond to a request for comment.

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Photos: Carol Guzy

Are Illinois State Police helping ICE in Broadview? Top Illinois Democrats have said for months that local police won’t participate in immigration investigations, but they also won’t stand in the way.

Gov. JB Pritzker has long said that state and local police cannot help federal immigration authorities under the TRUST Act. trib.al/5Wd4JL7

Mother and children detained in Millennium Park released from ICE custody, father flown to Texas detention center: ‘We’re praying for a miracle’ The move came after a federal judge ordered that Noemi Chavez and her 8 year-old daughter and 3-year-old are protected from deportation or removal from Illinois while the government responds to a h…

A mother and her two children who were detained in Millennium Park on Sunday by immigration agents were released from custody Wednesday, bringing a moment of relief and renewed hope for the Chicago-area family caught in the crosshairs of aggressive federal immigration enforcement.

Editorial: A sun-soaked Sunday in downtown Chicago, marred by a Trumpian show of force Dozens of heavily armed immigration agents descend on downtown Chicago on a gorgeous early fall Sunday. What’s wrong with this picture?

From the Editorial Board:

A beautiful early fall weekend in downtown Chicago. Sun-splashed lakefront. Families enjoying the museums and city sights. Packs of men in military fatigues carrying high-powered long guns.

Which of those images doesn’t belong?

Heidi Stevens: ‘We’re going to throw our humanity out?’ Immigration crackdown taking us down a cruel path It’s hard to believe that this blitz has anything to do with public safety or ensuring that people come to the U.S. the so-called right way.

Column: It’s awfully hard to believe these policies — this blitz — have anything to do with preserving public safety or ensuring people come to the United States the so-called right way, writes Heidi Stevens.

Horrifying. We cannot become dulled to this. We spoke up about the immigration raids by #ice in @LosAngeles … we spoke up about the occupation of @D.C. by #nationalguard troops … we spoke up about @donaldjtrump-maga.bsky.social ‘s threats in @portand … we cannot stay silent about @chicago! Speak up!

"Extremely disturbing": What does Trump's "antifa" executive order actually do? "The national security state is a wonderful tool for a skilled authoritarian to crush American democracy."

Amy in #Arkansas: I’m in #Fayetteville helping take care of my mom, who has cancer. My right wing MAGA Republican Dad is her care taker. He has a wrong belief that “ANTIFA” is the “armed wing” of the “Democrat” party. Where does this unfounded belief come from? www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

I dunno…. Some junk….. but I’m SUPER EXCITED in anticipation of NATO Green @natogreen.bsky.social ‘s new book on forming a labor union!!!!!!! Thanks @haymarketbooks.org !!!!!!!!!

Opinion | When Universities Become Informants A practice from the McCarthy era makes an ugly return.

"It is important to refuse the notion that this is just how things are... It is time to resist the injustice that threatens to be normalized by those who capitulate...to powers that are willing to destroy the principles that protect the university’s independence..." www.chronicle.com/article/when...

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106 Years Ago She Predicted Today’s Housing Crisis. What if we’d Listened? In 1919, Edith Elmer Wood drew the connection between ratcheting minimum housing standards and an inevitable crisis of homelessness. Her predictions have proved eerily accurate.

Besides the fact that labor being “unskilled” is a fallacy, and that workers misdiagnosed as “unskilled,” are in fact merely low waged, I agree. www.planetizen.com/features/136...

Important acknowledgement, and the correct response for this moment in history, when genocide is being committed.

UK to recognise Palestinian state despite pressure from US and families of hostages Keir Starmer expected to confirm move after concluding the situation has worsened significantly in the last few weeks The UK is set to recognise a Palestinian state on Sunday despite pressure from the US and the families of hostages held by Hamas. Keir Starmer is expected to confirm the move after concluding the situation has deteriorated since he urged Israel to change course over the summer. Continue reading...

UK to recognise Palestinian state despite pressure from US and families of hostages

NO KINGS Pleasant Hil · No Kings **In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

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The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city.

This is not a joke. This is not normal.

Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.

Canvass for Prop 50 in Concord! · California Democratic Party Come knock doors with us and help stop the Trump / MAGA agenda. Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections and passing Prop 50 is the best chance we have of stopping him and taking back Congress ne...

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Richmond, CA Bay Over Billionaires #WorkersOverBillionaires Labor Day · May Day Strong **Labor and community are planning more than a barbecue on Labor Day this year because we have to stop the billionaire takeover.** Billionaires are converting the government into their private slush f...

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California reaches deal with Uber, Lyft to allow gig worker unions The deal brings Uber and Lyft on board with a pathway to unionization for ride-hailing workers after the companies spent years fighting against the idea.

California lawmakers reach an agreement with Uber and Lyft that will open the door for app-based drivers to form unions.

This is a victory for organized labor that could lay the groundwork for similar efforts in other states.

Giddie-yup Utah!!! This is great news. Salt Lake County will save us. Thank you judge and thank you @sahilkapur.bsky.social for your reporting!!! This California based Utahan appreciates you!!!

Yes, because up is down and down is up now, the problem with the ICC investigating U.S. and Israeli war crimes is…… the investigators. That must be it.

Obama applauds Newsom's California redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new maps

What real leadership looks like.

Thank you, President Barack Obama, for standing strong with California, defending our rights, and fighting for the people of this nation.

Fed up with U.S. health care costs, these Americans moved abroad Three Americans explain why they left for Italy, South Korea and France, after crippling medical debt or a lack of coverage left them afraid to seek medical help at home.

New: People in the U.S. are fleeing their crushing medical debt by moving out of the country

"Three Americans explain why they left for Italy, South Korea and France, after medical debt or a lack of coverage left them afraid to seek medical help at home."
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If Bondi is demanding that Greystar cease from using Real Page to stand up for affordable rents, passing SB 52 (Perez) is the least we can do here in California. #caleg