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There have been over 22 deaths in ICE custody since Trump’s inauguration, a record number of deaths within a calendar year since DWN began tracking in 2006. Take action as we collectively honor, remember, and grieve lives lost in ICE custody. #deadlydetention

🔗Join us: www.disappearedinamerica.us

Save the date November 1-2! Join DWN, our members and partners across the country in honoring lives lost to immigration detention. Immigration detention is deadly and inherently inhumane. #DeadlyDetention @ndlon.bsky.social

🔗Go to www.disappearedinamerica.us to host and action or vigil.

Republican bill targets migrants who re-enter US illegally with mandatory 10-year sentences Critics of new GOP act say it is a ‘mass incarceration bill' that forces harsh penalties on migrants for a non-violent offense

“This is a mass incarceration bill,” said NIJC’s Jesse Franzblau to @theguardian.com about HR3486, which aims to impose 10 yr mandatory jail term minimums on migrants- giving huge profits to private prisons: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/03/republicans-bill-prison-sentence-immigration

Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s Assault on Chicago YouTube video by Representative Pramila Jayapal

Thank you @jayapal.house.gov @chuygarcia.house.gov @ramirez.house.gov @robinkelly.house.gov Rep. Danny K. Davis & others for amplifying the voices of people impacted by Trump admin's illegal actions & holding it accountable. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ae9TVow1ztY?si=tnNbh4-v0aSjNGdL

Today, I hosted the fourth shadow hearing in my series Kidnapped and Disappeared focusing on Trump’s assault on Chicago.

We must continue to shine a light on the unlawful and inhumane way this administration is treating immigrants across the country.

Genesis is only 19 years old, but when her mother was kidnapped by ICE, she was left with no choice but to care for her younger sister, pay the family’s bills, and do all this while going to school.

We cannot allow ICE to continue tearing families apart.

At this week’s shadow hearing in Chicago, we heard from Lawrence Benito, the Executive Director at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, about the work he is doing to protect immigrants, and what he has seen from ICE.

Listen to his story:

Pastor David Black was attacked by ICE while praying for immigrants.

During our shadow hearing in Chicago, he shared his story, his fight, and his demand that we all continue to work to protect immigrant communities.

Bob Reiter, President of the Chicago Federation of Labor, walks us through the devastating economic implications of ICE’s crackdown in Chicago. Listen here:

DACA Renewal Clinic 11/13/2025 - National Immigrant Justice Center During this free legal clinic, private attorneys from Chicago's top law firms will join with the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) to complete and file applications for qualified applicants to ...

Free DACA renewal clinic in downtown Chicago on Nov 13! 💫 Whether it’s your 1st or 4th renewal, we’re here to help. RSVP by Nov 4 to save your spot: https://immigrantjustice.org/calendar/daca-renewal-clinic-11-13-2025/

Countering the blitz: How advocates, volunteers are doing ‘rapid response’ for immigrants targeted by ICE Chicago legal advocates and volunteers in communities are quickly responding after ICE arrests to protect immigrants’ rights.

NIJC's director of Litigation, Keren Zwick, spoke to @wbez.org @sashaannsimons.bsky.social about how lawyers, activists, and community members in Chicago are coming together to protect people from ICE.

Hear the full segment here:

@govpritzker.illinois.gov launched a commission to track ICE & federal agent abuses in IL — a step toward accountability. More by @chicagotribune.com @olivia0.bsky.social:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/23/illinois-accountability-commission-immigration-raids/?share=2tnwo1mniiioiiswa2tn

Here's what people are experiencing on the ground in Chicago right now—trauma, constitutional violations, racial profiling, violence from fed agents—& how our communities are protecting each other 👇 https://immigrantjustice.org/blog/chicago-field-hearing-background-stories-of-impacted-individuals/

Members of Congress Hold Field Hearing on Chicago Immigration Raids - National Immigrant Justice Center In a field hearing today in Chicago, over a dozen members are examining Trump’s unlawful and aggressive actions in Chicago and meeting with witnesses who have experienced personal trauma, constitution...

In a "shadow" hearing today in Chicago, Congress members examined Trump's unlawful actions, hearing from the community, clergy & rapid responders abt trauma, constitutional violations & labor impacts. https://immigrantjustice.org/blog/chicago-field-hearing-background-stories-of-impacted-individuals/

I’m in Chicago, hosting a shadow hearing on Trump’s unlawful immigration actions.

Follow along here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae9T...

The Conflict on the Streets of Chicago Federal agents have violently arrested hundreds of undocumented immigrants in the city. Pastors, activists, and lawyers are considering how aggressive the response should be.

@newyorker.com quotes NIJC's Mark Fleming on our recent litigation victory prohibiting ICE from arresting people without warrants or probable cause in parts of the Midwest. Read more about how the Chicago community is defending due process & our neighbors:

What happens if federal agents defy court orders? Experts weigh in on arrests, crowd control tactics Video appears to show federal agents deploying tear gas against the public in Albany Park without any audible warning - something that is unlawful under a court order from last week.

Federal agents are defying court orders, tear gassing peaceful communities, and making unlawful arrests across Chicagoland. ABC 7 Chicago + NIJC's Mark Fleming unpacks what’s at stake if ICE keeps ignoring the law:

A collage of four images: a scenic sunset along a pathway with a utility tower, a smiling person wearing sunglasses and a white t-shirt, another smiling person in sunglasses before a water backdrop, and a tranquil pond featuring a tall brick chimney in the distance.

Group of five people smiling wearing athletic clothes and posing for a photo outside, holding a sign saying "ICE Out"

A group of eight volunteers wearing matching t-shirts with "National Immigrant Justice Center 5K" logos, posing together outdoors with trees and a clear sky in the background.

Promotional image for the 7th Annual National Immigrant Justice Center Community for Immigrant Justice 5K. The event details include an in-person race day on October 11, 2025, at Millrace Trail in Goshen, IN, as well as virtual participation from October 11-18, 2025. There are six smiling participants pictured.

Today is the LAST DAY of the #5KforImmigrantJustice virtual race week! Hundreds of people around the country are doing their race to support immigrants in our communities. Check out these photos from our virtual racers!

There's still time to join! Sign up at https://immigrantjustice.org/5K

Federal Judge Imposes New Limits on ICE Operations in the Midwest

A federal court dealt a major blow to ICE’s use of racial profiling and warrantless arrests. Read @nytimes.com coverage about this major win for due process and immigrant rights in the Midwest: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/us/chicago-ice-federal-judge-warrantless-arrests.html

A group of legal professionals pose in front of a Cozen O'Connor logo in an office lobby.

This week pro bono volunteers from Cozen O'Connor helped 10 people renew their DACA applications! Thanks to our pro bono colleagues for helping their clients maintain stability in the United States & advancing NIJC's mission to establish and defend the legal rights of all immigrants..

The @aclu.org, @unitedwedream.org and Abundant Futures Fund are joining forces to launch the Defending Our Neighbors Fund, a historic initiative housed within Rockefeller Philanthropy that surges financial support to nonprofit legal service providers supporting thousands of families.

Promotional poster for "Hands Off Chicago No Kings" event on Saturday, October 18 at 12 PM, located at Butler Field in Grant Park. Features bold text, with a prominent "X" mark over a sketch of a crown, and stars in red and blue stripes representing the Chicago flag against a dark blue background.

NIJC is partnering with No Kings Rally & March on 10/18 in Chicago! Join us Saturday at noon to oppose attacks on families & due process. 📍 Butler Field @ Grant Park 🔗 http://bit.ly/HandsOffChiOct18

Hands Off Chicago / No Kings! Rally and March · Indivisible Chicago Here in Chicago we know how to rise up, fight back, and support each other. It is more important than ever that we do that together on October 18th as we show the nation and the world that Chicago is ...

Trump has sent troops + ICE to Chicagoland to terrorize immigrant families & Black citizens, attack protesters & journalists, assault elected leaders & clergy.

✋🏼✋🏾 We say #HandsOffChicago!
❌👑 We say #NoKings!
📅📍 Rally/march Sat Oct 18, noon, Grant Park
See Info here (registration not required) ⤵️

In an interview with Fox 32 News, NIJC’s Associate Director of Litigation Mark Fleming sounds the alarm on ICE’s growing, inexcusable lack of transparency around unlawful arrests — including how many U.S. citizens have been illegally detained:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5AVX3TFQdE

Federal Judge Imposes New Limits on ICE Operations in the Midwest The judge found that ICE had violated a 2022 consent agreement and demanded agents have probable cause for their arrests.

A federal court dealt a BIG blow to ICE’s use of racial profiling & warrantless arrests. Read @nytimes.com @schwartzesque.bsky.social coverage about this win for due process & immigrant rights in the Midwest: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/us/chicago-ice-federal-judge-warrantless-arrests.html

A group of National Immigrant Justice Center staff members wearing t-shirts for the 7th Annual NIJC 5K for Immigrant Justice standing in front of a brick building after the race.

Group of people running in the NIJC 5K in a park on a sunny day, with some pushing strollers. Trees and a brick building in the background.

Participants running in the NIJC 5K alongside a scenic river on a sunny day.

Group of participants at a community outdoor event, wearing casual and athletic clothing, interacting and enjoying the sunny day. The back of one woman's t-shirt reads Community United, Pueblo Unido.

The 7th Annual #5KForImmigrantJustice yesterday in Goshen, Indiana was a huge success! Shout out to the hundreds of people who showed up to support immigrants in our communities.

You can still join us! The virtual race week goes through Saturday 10/18. Sign up at www.immigrantjustice.org/5K

Annual Report - National Immigrant Justice Center NIJC does everything in its power to defend human rights, due process, and the rule of law. See our impact in our annual report.

NIJC is proud to share our FY2025 Impact Report, showcasing how your support has made a profound difference in the lives of immigrants and their families during one of the most challenging years in recent history.

Read the report here: https://immigrantjustice.org/blog/fy2025-nijc-impact-report/

NIJC's Mark Fleming spoke to Fox 32 News abt the recent extension of the Castañon Nava consent decree and how ICE must no longer act w/ illegal disregard for rules concerning warrants for arrests and probable cause.

WATCH this clip & view the full convo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5AVX3TFQdE

Promotional image for the 7th Annual National Immigrant Justice Center Community for Immigrant Justice 5K. It details an in-person race at Millrace Trail in Goshen, IN on October 11, 2025, and a virtual race from October 11-18, 2025. The image features a group of smiling participants in a previous event.

SIGN UP FOR THE 5K IT'S TWO DAYS AWAY: Register now to join the 7th Annual NIJC #5kForImmigrantJustice, virtually or in Goshen, IN on Saturday, October 11th. Support immigrants in our communities and provide vital legal services: https://immigrantjustice.org/5K

ICE's Broadview facility has become a de facto detention center, minus the rules and oversight ICE regularly held immigrants far beyond the hours they set for the Broadview processing center, data through July shows. Immigrants held there say there are no beds, limited food, and toilets are out in the open.

“The stories we’re hearing are pretty horrific,” said NIJC’s Olivia Abrecht to @wbez.org, describing inhumane conditions at ICE’s Broadview facility. These abuses must stop NOW. Read more by @bylaurenfitz.bsky.social @adrianacardmag.bsky.social: