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Incidents in Illinois
This page collects all documented immigration-enforcement incidents that occurred in the state of Illinois. These include workplace raids, traffic stops, home arrests, detentions, deportation actions, abuses, and any other discrete events involving ICE, CBP, HSI, ERO, local 287(g) partners, or any federal–local cooperative unit.
All incidents listed here were created and verified by the ICE List research team. Members of the public can submit information using our incident submission form.
Overview
Status: Active documentation Primary field office: Chicago Field Office Regional focus: Chicago metro raids and home arrests, Northern Illinois food-processing operations, courthouse surveillance Related categories:
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- Tear gas used in residential neighborhood. (Chicago, Illinois 2025-10-12)Tear gas used in residential neighborhood. (Chicago, Illinois 2025-10-12)Tear gas deployed. Neighbors manhandled by agents.InjuredOne individualDetainedKey sources
- No external source provided in submission
⚠ Verification status: NOT RESEARCHED — submitted lead, not yet verified by ICE List. Volunteers: this page is an unprocessed tip awaiting research.
Summary: On 2025-10-12 in Chicago, Illinois, a submission was received reporting: Tear gas used in residential neighborhood..
Full Description
Arrest provoked neighborhood resistance, culminating with use of tear gas and pepper excessive force against residents.
Force / Conduct Reported
- Force used (per submitter): Yes
- Description: Tear gas deployed. Neighbors manhandled by agents.
Incident Details (as submitted)
- Date: 2025-10-12
- Time: Unspecified
- Location: Chicago, Illinois — Albany Park
- Agencies named: CBP
- Anyone taken: One individual
- Vehicles: Several. At least three.
- Submitter is witness: No
Agents
No agents identified. To be completed by the Agent Team.
Evidence
- No external source provided in submission
Internal Notes
- This page was generated from a public submission and has not been verified. Apply the ICE List two-source standard before changing verification status.
- Submitter contact details have been withheld; they are held in the internal submissions log.
- Source submission ID: J9Q1bZK.
Needs review - Incident:2025-11-18 Broadview IL Alleged Cooperation DisputeBroadview Police Chief Alleged Cooperation DisputeNoneKilledNone reportedInjured0Arrests0DetainedKey sources
- Social media post by @barbaraj.sobel (2025-11-18)
* TikTok video by @reynis34 (referenced but not verified)
Summary: On November 18, 2025, a video posted to social media alleged that a Broadview Police Department officer discarded a food drive sign, placed it on garbage, and attributed the action to protesters. The post further alleged cooperation with ICE personnel, though no ICE presence is confirmed in available footage.
Full description
A witness video circulating on social media shows a Broadview Police Department officer interacting with protestors near what appears to be a detention facility. The footage shows the officer moving objects and speaking with individuals at the scene. The accompanying caption alleges that the officer destroyed food drive materials and attempted to misattribute the act to protesters.
The claims presented in posts have not been independently verified. No evidence confirms ICE involvement, and no federal agents appear in the available clip.
Agencies and units involved
- Broadview Police Department
- ICE — alleged only; no confirmed presence
Officer on scene
Vehicles
- None confirmed
Timeline
- Social media post uploaded on November 18, 2025
- Alleged incident time unclear
- Verification pending additional video
Sources
- https://www.threads.com/@barbaraj.sobel/post/DRJ9HVrjXuV?xmt=AQF0SZ5rXi3CCobk5JHbfiKr-Av5bapioQeeZiem-cM3Rw
- TikTok video credited to @reynis34 (referenced screenshot)
Internal notes
- ICE affiliation unverified.
- Need full video before determining involvement category.
- Does not meet threshold for confirmed ICE cooperation.
- Categorise as “Local law enforcement interaction” until confirmed.
Agents recorded - Incident:2025-11-08 1-year-old pepper-sprayed by federal agent in Cicero: 'My daughter didn't have to go through this' - Chicago Sun-Times1-year-old pepper-sprayed by federal agent in Cicero: 'My daughter didn't have to go through this' - Chicago Sun-TimesKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/11/09/1-year-old-pepper-sprayed-by-federal-agent-in-cicero Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/11/09/1-year-old-pepper-sprayed-by-federal-agent-in-cicero Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/11/09/1-year-old-pepper-sprayed-by-federal-agent-in-cicero
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-11-05 Yo tengo papeles': Teacher detained by immigration agents in North Center day care - Chicago Sun TimesYo tengo papeles': Teacher detained by immigration agents in North Center day care - Chicago Sun TimesKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location
Summary: Linked report: https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/11/05/daycare-teacher-taken-by-ice-north-side-immigration Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location
Full Description
Linked report: https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/11/05/daycare-teacher-taken-by-ice-north-side-immigration Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location
Evidence
- https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/11/05/daycare-teacher-taken-by-ice-north-side-immigration
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Arrest/Detention, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location
Needs review - Incident:2025-11-02 Suburban man hospitalized after allegedly being struck during ICE arrest - Chicago Sun-TimesSuburban man hospitalized after allegedly being struck during ICE arrest - Chicago Sun-TimesKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/11/02/suburban-man-arrest-ice-hospitalized Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/11/02/suburban-man-arrest-ice-hospitalized Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/11/02/suburban-man-arrest-ice-hospitalized
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-31 Rogers Park IL Threats With Pepper Spray by Federal AgentIncident:2025-10-31 Rogers Park IL Threats With Pepper Spray by Federal Agent0KilledNone confirmed; pepper spray brandishedInjured2 (visible detainees inside vehicle)Arrests2DetainedKey sources
- Video footage circulated via social media (screenshots on file)
Summary: On October 31, 2025, hours after a documented use-of-force incident in Evanston, Illinois, the same U.S. Border Patrol agents were observed in Rogers Park, Chicago, engaging in further threatening conduct. Video shows Agent Timothy Donahue threatening the driver of a trailing vehicle with pepper spray while two detainees were visible inside the federal vehicle, one displaying handcuffs and shouting “ICE! ICE! ICE!” from inside the car.
Full description
Video footage recorded in Rogers Park shows a marked federal vehicle associated with U.S. Border Patrol stopped in traffic with two detainees inside. One detained individual is visible through the window holding up handcuffed wrists and shouting “ICE! ICE! ICE!” to alert passersby.
Witnesses report that Agent Timothy Donahue exited or leaned from the vehicle and threatened the driver of a car behind him with pepper spray after being observed by rapid-response cyclists monitoring federal activity in the area. The agent is seen brandishing the chemical agent in a manner consistent with intimidation rather than crowd control or self-defense.
The conduct occurred on the same day as the earlier Evanston incident in which Donahue and Agent Thomas Parsons were filmed pointing a firearm at bystanders and assaulting a handcuffed individual following a vehicle crash. The Rogers Park incident indicates continued aggressive behavior by the same agents across multiple locations within Cook County on the same day.
Agencies and units involved
- U.S. Border Patrol
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (oversight)
Agents
Related incidents
Sources
- Video evidence documented via screenshots and circulated footage (on file)
- Eyewitness accounts from rapid-response observers
Notes
- The detainees inside the vehicle were visibly restrained at the time of the threats.
- No active arrest or emergency conditions are visible that would justify the display of chemical agents.
- The repetition of aggressive conduct across locations raises concerns about agent behavior during interior enforcement operations.
Agents recordedPlates recorded - Incident:2025-10-31 On Halloween, 'state-sponsored terror' in Chicago and the North Suburbs - The Chicago TribuneOn Halloween, 'state-sponsored terror' in Chicago and the North Suburbs - The Chicago TribuneKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/31/chicag-halloween-immigration-raids-evanston/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/31/chicag-halloween-immigration-raids-evanston/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/31/chicag-halloween-immigration-raids-evanston/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-31 Federal agents arrest 3 US citizens after crash during immigration operation in Evanston - ABC News ChicagoFederal agents arrest 3 US citizens after crash during immigration operation in Evanston - ABC News ChicagoKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-evanston-today-news-cook-county-officials-speak-federal-immigration-agents-reportedly-area-halloween/18095995/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-evanston-today-news-cook-county-officials-speak-federal-immigration-agents-reportedly-area-halloween/18095995/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-evanston-today-news-cook-county-officials-speak-federal-immigration-agents-reportedly-area-halloween/18095995/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-31 Evanston IL Assault by Federal AgentsIncident:2025-10-31 Evanston IL Assault by Federal Agents0KilledHead/back trauma to detainee; Pepper-spray exposición to othersInjured3 (detainees transported then released)ArrestsUnknownDetained
Summary: On October 31, 2025 in Evanston, Illinois, agents from the U.S. Border Patrol drove through the city in a marked vehicle and, after a crash, engaged in an incident in which one agent pointed a firearm at unarmed bystanders while another punched a handcuffed individual. The confrontation was captured on video, and FOIA-released records have identified the two agents involved. The city’s mayor has asked for a state-level investigation.
Full description
Viral footage shows Agents Timothy Donahue (driver) and Thomas Parsons (team lead) in a CBP vehicle that crashed near Oakton & Asbury in Evanston. In the aftermath, Donahue is seen kneeling on a man’s back while Parsons strikes him on the ground. Bystanders reported pepper-spray use and claims of intimidation. FOIA records confirm Donahue filed a crash report and Parsons gave name to responding officers. The mayor of Evanston formally requested the Illinois Attorney General investigate the actions. ([Unraveled Press])
Agencies and units involved
- U.S. Border Patrol
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (oversight)
- Evanston Police Department (responded on scene)
Agents
Timeline
- 2025-10-31 — Incident takes place in Evanston, IL.
- 2025-11-20 — Unraveled Press publishes detailed article identifying agents and releasing records.
Sources
- https://unraveledpress.com/identified-federal-agents-who-pointed-gun-punched-detainee-in-evanston/
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRFh2_oD5HK/
Notes
- Victim identities are kept anonymous for safety.
- The use of force took place while the individual was handcuffed, raising serious concerns.
- The vehicle evidence may involve cross‐state transport which could affect preservation of forensic data.
Agents recorded - Incident:2025-10-29 Shocking moment ICE 'fires' at US citizen begging: 'I’ve got kids in my car' - The Mirror U.S.Shocking moment ICE 'fires' at US citizen begging: 'I’ve got kids in my car' - The Mirror U.S.Key sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/shocking-moment-ice-fires-at-us-citizen-begging-i-ve-got-kids-in-my-car/ar-AA1PwmWE?ocid=BingNewsVerp Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/shocking-moment-ice-fires-at-us-citizen-begging-i-ve-got-kids-in-my-car/ar-AA1PwmWE?ocid=BingNewsVerp Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/shocking-moment-ice-fires-at-us-citizen-begging-i-ve-got-kids-in-my-car/ar-AA1PwmWE?ocid=BingNewsVerp
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-26 ICE and Border Patrol's use of tear gas injures, sickens and tests the law - The Washington PostICE and Border Patrol's use of tear gas injures, sickens and tests the law - The Washington PostKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/11/01/dhs-ice-border-patrol-chicago-tear-gas/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/11/01/dhs-ice-border-patrol-chicago-tear-gas/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/11/01/dhs-ice-border-patrol-chicago-tear-gas/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-26 Feds break car window to detain woman at Addison grocery store – NBC ChicagoFeds break car window to detain woman at Addison grocery store – NBC ChicagoKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/video-shows-federal-agent-break-car-window-to-detain-woman-outside-grocery-store/3843752/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/video-shows-federal-agent-break-car-window-to-detain-woman-outside-grocery-store/3843752/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/video-shows-federal-agent-break-car-window-to-detain-woman-outside-grocery-store/3843752/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-25 US citizens detained by feds speak out after protesters confront agents at Aurora school, hospital - ABC 7 ChicagoUS citizens detained by feds speak out after protesters confront agents at Aurora school, hospital - ABC 7 ChicagoKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-citizens-detained-by-feds-speak-out-after-protesters-confront-agents-at-aurora-school-hospital/ar-AA1PeV0d?ocid=BingNewsVerp Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-citizens-detained-by-feds-speak-out-after-protesters-confront-agents-at-aurora-school-hospital/ar-AA1PeV0d?ocid=BingNewsVerp Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-citizens-detained-by-feds-speak-out-after-protesters-confront-agents-at-aurora-school-hospital/ar-AA1PeV0d?ocid=BingNewsVerp
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-25 US citizen, 67, suffers broken ribs after Border Patrol agents drag him out of car in shocking video: report - NY PostUS citizen, 67, suffers broken ribs after Border Patrol agents drag him out of car in shocking video: report - NY PostKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://nypost.com/2025/10/29/us-news/us-citizen-suffers-broken-ribs-after-border-patrol-agents-drag-him-out-of-car-while-driving-into-blocked-off-street-in-immigration-operation-during-chicago-childrens-halloween-parade/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://nypost.com/2025/10/29/us-news/us-citizen-suffers-broken-ribs-after-border-patrol-agents-drag-him-out-of-car-while-driving-into-blocked-off-street-in-immigration-operation-during-chicago-childrens-halloween-parade/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://nypost.com/2025/10/29/us-news/us-citizen-suffers-broken-ribs-after-border-patrol-agents-drag-him-out-of-car-while-driving-into-blocked-off-street-in-immigration-operation-during-chicago-childrens-halloween-parade/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-25 ICE in Chicago: Tear gas deployed in Irving Park and Avondale - Chicago TribuneICE in Chicago: Tear gas deployed in Irving Park and Avondale - Chicago TribuneKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/25/chicago-tear-gas-irving-park/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/25/chicago-tear-gas-irving-park/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/25/chicago-tear-gas-irving-park/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-25 Chicago IL Old Irving Park Halloween Parade Disruption by Federal AgentsIncident:2025-10-25 Chicago IL Old Irving Park Halloween Parade Disruption by Federal Agents0KilledSome injured (including a U.S. citizen reportedly with broken ribs)InjuredSeveral (exact number not publicly confirmed)ArrestsUnknownDetainedKey sources
- “Border Patrol agents under fire for allegedly disrupting children’s Halloween parade in Chicago.” ABC News, Oct 27 2025.
Summary: On October 25, 2025, federal agents from the U.S. Border Patrol conducted an immigration enforcement operation in the Old Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago during a children’s Halloween parade. Residents reported that the parade was interrupted, with video showing agents deploying tear gas, tackling and arresting individuals—some of whom were U.S. citizens—outside homes decorated for Halloween. A 67-year-old U.S. citizen driver was reportedly dragged from his car, pinned to the ground, and later suffered broken ribs and internal bleeding.
Agencies and units involved
- U.S. Border Patrol
- Oversight by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Timeline
- 2025-10-25 — Enforcement action occurs during the Halloween parade in Old Irving Park, Chicago.
- Oct 27, 2025 — ABC News publishes an investigation and video footage.
Sourcess
Notes
- Victim identities withheld where appropriate; multiple parade attendees and bystanders involved.
- The use of tear gas and enforcement during a children’s event has raised serious concerns about proportionality, safety and community impact.
- The number of agents involved is unspecified; further reporting may clarify exact figures and unit designations.
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-24 Immigration enforcement on North Side leads to tense confrontations, soft lockdowns at schools - ABC7 ChicagoImmigration enforcement on North Side leads to tense confrontations, soft lockdowns at schools - ABC7 ChicagoKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chicago-news-demonstrators-broadview-facility-dhs-defends-apparent-tear-gas-use-little-village-protesters/18066452/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chicago-news-demonstrators-broadview-facility-dhs-defends-apparent-tear-gas-use-little-village-protesters/18066452/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chicago-news-demonstrators-broadview-facility-dhs-defends-apparent-tear-gas-use-little-village-protesters/18066452/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-23 Federal agents detain high school student in Little Village, deploy tear gas in faceoff with protesters - Chicago Sun-TimesFederal agents detain high school student in Little Village, deploy tear gas in faceoff with protesters - Chicago Sun-TimesKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/10/23/feds-make-arrests-deploy-tear-gas-during-face-off-with-protesters-near-little-village-discount-mall Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/10/23/feds-make-arrests-deploy-tear-gas-during-face-off-with-protesters-near-little-village-discount-mall Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/10/23/feds-make-arrests-deploy-tear-gas-during-face-off-with-protesters-near-little-village-discount-mall
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-22 Tensions rise as driver attempts to hit federal agents in Chicago, at least 7 detained - WGN9Tensions rise as driver attempts to hit federal agents in Chicago, at least 7 detained - WGN9Key sources
* Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://wgntv.com/news/operation-midway-blitz/tensions-rise-as-driver-attempts-to-hit-federal-agents-in-chicago-at-least-7-detained/ Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://wgntv.com/news/operation-midway-blitz/tensions-rise-as-driver-attempts-to-hit-federal-agents-in-chicago-at-least-7-detained/ Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://wgntv.com/news/operation-midway-blitz/tensions-rise-as-driver-attempts-to-hit-federal-agents-in-chicago-at-least-7-detained/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-21 Immigration agents arrest CPS vendor outside North Side school - Chicago Sun-TimesImmigration agents arrest CPS vendor outside North Side school - Chicago Sun-TimesKey sources
* Tags: Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Summary: Linked report: https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/10/21/immigration-arrest-decatur-classical-school Tags: Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Full Description
Linked report: https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/10/21/immigration-arrest-decatur-classical-school Tags: Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Evidence
- https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/10/21/immigration-arrest-decatur-classical-school
- Tags as listed on source: Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-21 Illinois state representative describes ICE encounter with gun - CNNIllinois state representative describes ICE encounter with gun - CNNKey sources
* Tags: U.S. Citizen, Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/22/us/video/illinois-state-representative-hoan-huynh-says-ice-pointed-gun-vrtc Tags: U.S. Citizen, Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/22/us/video/illinois-state-representative-hoan-huynh-says-ice-pointed-gun-vrtc Tags: U.S. Citizen, Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/22/us/video/illinois-state-representative-hoan-huynh-says-ice-pointed-gun-vrtc
- Tags as listed on source: U.S. Citizen, Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-20 Oak Park attorney detained by ICE outside elementary school - Wednesday JournalOak Park attorney detained by ICE outside elementary school - Wednesday JournalKey sources
* Tags: Use of Force, Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://www.oakpark.com/2025/10/21/oak-park-attorney-detained-by-ice-outside-elementary-school/ Tags: Use of Force, Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.oakpark.com/2025/10/21/oak-park-attorney-detained-by-ice-outside-elementary-school/ Tags: Use of Force, Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://www.oakpark.com/2025/10/21/oak-park-attorney-detained-by-ice-outside-elementary-school/
- Tags as listed on source: Use of Force, Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-20 ICE Agent Points Gun at Pregnant Woman During Arrest - NewsweekICE Agent Points Gun at Pregnant Woman During Arrest - NewsweekKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://www.newsweek.com/ice-agent-pregnant-woman-firearm-illinois-10922067 Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.newsweek.com/ice-agent-pregnant-woman-firearm-illinois-10922067 Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://www.newsweek.com/ice-agent-pregnant-woman-firearm-illinois-10922067
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-20 Her baby was in the NICU. She was in ICE detention. - The 19thHer baby was in the NICU. She was in ICE detention. - The 19thKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Summary: Linked report: https://19thnews.org/2025/12/postpartum-immigrant-detention-ice/ Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Full Description
Linked report: https://19thnews.org/2025/12/postpartum-immigrant-detention-ice/ Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Evidence
- https://19thnews.org/2025/12/postpartum-immigrant-detention-ice/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-15 Agents tackle US citizen after East Side operations leads to crash, spills into Walgreens - ABC7 ChicagoAgents tackle US citizen after East Side operations leads to crash, spills into Walgreens - ABC7 ChicagoKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Summary: Linked report: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crash-massive-law-enforcement-presence-south-avenue-east-side-live/18005825/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Full Description
Linked report: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crash-massive-law-enforcement-presence-south-avenue-east-side-live/18005825/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Evidence
- https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crash-massive-law-enforcement-presence-south-avenue-east-side-live/18005825/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-14 ICE Released Tear Gas Outside a Chicago Elementary School - The InterceptICE Released Tear Gas Outside a Chicago Elementary School - The InterceptKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://theintercept.com/2025/10/19/chicago-schools-ice-national-guard-trump/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://theintercept.com/2025/10/19/chicago-schools-ice-national-guard-trump/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://theintercept.com/2025/10/19/chicago-schools-ice-national-guard-trump/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-14 Chase involving federal agents led to a crash and angry community response in Chicago - CNNChase involving federal agents led to a crash and angry community response in Chicago - CNNKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/14/us/chicago-ice-protesters-crash Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/14/us/chicago-ice-protesters-crash Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/14/us/chicago-ice-protesters-crash
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-14 15-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Taken By Feds For 5 Hours After East Side Protest, Attorney Says - Block Club Chicago15-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Taken By Feds For 5 Hours After East Side Protest, Attorney Says - Block Club ChicagoKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Summary: Linked report: https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/15/15-year-old-u-s-citizen-disappeared-for-5-hours-by-feds-after-east-side-protest-attorney-says/?utm_content=buffer8e915&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Full Description
Linked report: https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/15/15-year-old-u-s-citizen-disappeared-for-5-hours-by-feds-after-east-side-protest-attorney-says/?utm_content=buffer8e915&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Evidence
- https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/15/15-year-old-u-s-citizen-disappeared-for-5-hours-by-feds-after-east-side-protest-attorney-says/?utm_content=buffer8e915&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-10 Women arrested by ICE in front of Chicago elementary school, accused of stalking agents - CBS ChicagoWomen arrested by ICE in front of Chicago elementary school, accused of stalking agents - CBS ChicagoKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Summary: Linked report: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/women-arrested-ice-agents-west-side/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/women-arrested-ice-agents-west-side/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Evidence
- https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/women-arrested-ice-agents-west-side/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-10 Video: Arrest of Hoffman Estates teen by ICE sparks outrage - Chicago TribuneVideo: Arrest of Hoffman Estates teen by ICE sparks outrage - Chicago TribuneKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/16/hoffman-estates-teen-arrested-federal-investigation/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/16/hoffman-estates-teen-arrested-federal-investigation/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/16/hoffman-estates-teen-arrested-federal-investigation/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-10 US Citizen Dragged From Car by Border Patrol in Chicago - NewsweekUS Citizen Dragged From Car by Border Patrol in Chicago - NewsweekKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://www.newsweek.com/us-citizen-dragged-car-border-patrol-chicago-10924948 Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.newsweek.com/us-citizen-dragged-car-border-patrol-chicago-10924948 Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://www.newsweek.com/us-citizen-dragged-car-border-patrol-chicago-10924948
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-10 Chicago Producer's Arrest by Border Patrol Agents Raises Legal Questions - NewsweekChicago Producer's Arrest by Border Patrol Agents Raises Legal Questions - NewsweekKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://www.newsweek.com/chicago-producer-arrest-border-patrol-agents-raises-legal-questions-10864909 Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.newsweek.com/chicago-producer-arrest-border-patrol-agents-raises-legal-questions-10864909 Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://www.newsweek.com/chicago-producer-arrest-border-patrol-agents-raises-legal-questions-10864909
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-07 ICE agents clash with cemetery workers attempting to help man in river - WGN9 ChicagoICE agents clash with cemetery workers attempting to help man in river - WGN9 ChicagoKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Summary: Linked report: https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ice-agents-clash-with-cemetery-workers-attempting-to-help-man-in-river/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ice-agents-clash-with-cemetery-workers-attempting-to-help-man-in-river/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Evidence
- https://www.wfla.com/news/national/ice-agents-clash-with-cemetery-workers-attempting-to-help-man-in-river/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-07 Chicago IL Tackle Assault By AgentChicago Takedown Incident (Kedzie Avenue)Key sources
- Courier Newsroom repost
* Instagram video (agirhasnopresident) * Multiple cross-posted clips across social networks
Summary: On October 7, 2025, five armed Border Patrol agents were filmed detaining a civilian on Chicago’s Kedzie Avenue. One agent aggressively swung his rifle on a single-point sling while moving toward a civilian, appeared to challenge him, and then attempted to tackle the civilian. The tackle failed, and three other agents rushed in to slam the bystander to the ground and restrain him.
The footage circulated widely due to the aggressive behavior and the agent threatening a separate witness with “you’re next.”
Full Description
The video shows a unit of U.S. Border Patrol agents operating on a public street in Chicago. One agent, wearing a helmet and full tactical kit, approached a civilian while aggressively swinging a rifle attached to a single-point sling. He made gestures consistent with attempting to provoke or intimidate the individual.
The same agent then lunged at a bystander and attempted a tackle but failed to bring the civilian down. Immediately afterward, multiple agents converged and forced the civilian to the pavement. Another agent verbally threatened a separate bystander recording the scene.
A white SUV, commonly used by DHS units, is visible behind the agents and is included as a vehicle involved.
Agents
The following operational identifiers have been assigned to the five visible agents. No names or personal identities are included.
- Valentine, Acirfa — primary aggressor, helmeted, carried rifle on single-point sling
- Agent:IL-0002 — assisted in takedown
- Agent:IL-0003 — assisted in takedown
- Agent:IL-0004 — verbal threat (“you’re next”)
- Agent:IL-0005 — perimeter agent
Vehicle
- Vehicle:IL-V001 — black SUV seen parked behind group
Evidence
- Multiple independent video uploads
- Clearly visible Border Patrol patches
- Footage shows events from several angles
Internal Notes
- Primary aggressor (IL-0001) has a distinct uniform profile and may appear in other incidents statewide.
- Additional angles might clarify the role of each agent.
- No body-worn camera footage available.
Agents recordedPlates recorded - Incident:2025-10-06 Waukegan mayor intervenes as U.S. citizen detained by Border Patrol agents near city hall - CBS NewsWaukegan mayor intervenes as U.S. citizen detained by Border Patrol agents near city hall - CBS NewsKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/waukegan-mayor-intervenes-woman-detained-by-border-patrol-agents/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/waukegan-mayor-intervenes-woman-detained-by-border-patrol-agents/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/waukegan-mayor-intervenes-woman-detained-by-border-patrol-agents/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-04 ICE and Border Patrol's use of tear gas injures, sickens and tests the law - The Washington PostICE and Border Patrol's use of tear gas injures, sickens and tests the law - The Washington PostKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/11/01/dhs-ice-border-patrol-chicago-tear-gas/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/11/01/dhs-ice-border-patrol-chicago-tear-gas/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/11/01/dhs-ice-border-patrol-chicago-tear-gas/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-04 How Trump's Chicago Immigration Crackdown Escalated, in 10 Videos - The New York TimesHow Trump's Chicago Immigration Crackdown Escalated, in 10 Videos - The New York TimesKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/us/chicago-immigration-crackdown-videos.html Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/us/chicago-immigration-crackdown-videos.html Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/us/chicago-immigration-crackdown-videos.html
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-04 Chicago IL Brighton Park Neighborhood Shooting by Federal AgentIncident:2025-10-04 Chicago IL Brighton Park Neighborhood Shooting by Federal Agent0KilledOne woman sustained gunshot woundsInjured2 (civilian and co-defendant)ArrestsUnknownDetained
Summary: On October 4, 2025, in the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago, a federal agent from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) / U.S. Border Patrol unit shot a civilian woman multiple times during a vehicle-related encounter in which the agent’s vehicle was alleged to have been surrounded or rammed. During the subsequent court proceedings, the agent’s text messages to colleagues—boasting “I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes”—were revealed.
Full description
The incident began when the agent’s Tahoe was involved in a crash or sideswipe with a civilian vehicle. According to federal filings, the agent claimed his vehicle was boxed in by multiple cars and that the civilian driver attempted to ram him. He then fired his weapon five times, hitting the woman. As part of the investigation and litigation, defense attorneys raised concerns about evidence handling: the agent’s vehicle was transported from Chicago to Maine after the incident for repairs, including buffing off scuff marks before it could be inspected by defense. In the days following the shooting, protests erupted in the neighborhood and federal agents used tear-gas and pepper-balls to disperse crowds.
Agencies and units involved
- U.S. Border Patrol (under CBP)
- Oversight by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Agents
Timeline
- 2025-10-04 — Shooting incident in Brighton Park neighborhood.
- 2025-11-06 — Text messages from agent disclosed in court hearing, showing bragging.
- 2025-11-20 — Federal judge dismisses case against civilian woman.
Sources
Notes
- Victim identity withheld for privacy; only public name is referenced in media as civilian woman.
- The agent’s text messages raise serious questions about use of force and mindset in federal law-enforcement context.
- Evidence-preservation issues: the agent’s vehicle was moved and repaired out of state before defense inspection — raises potential chain-of-custody concerns.
- The incident forms part of the broader enforcement surge known as Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago.
Agents recorded - Incident:2025-10-03 Little Village IL Father and Son Detained by Federal AgentsIncident:2025-10-03 Little Village IL Father and Son Detained by Federal Agents0KilledSon taken to ground; injuries unknownInjured2Arrests2DetainedKey sources
- Video footage showing detention and use of force (screenshots on file)
Summary: On October 3, 2025, federal agents detained a father and son in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. Body-camera footage shows Agent Timothy Donahue taking the son, a U.S. citizen, to the ground during the encounter. The incident occurred on a residential sidewalk and was recorded from an agent-worn camera.
Full description
Body-camera video dated October 3, 2025 shows federal agents confronting a father and his adult son outside a residence in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. On-screen text in the footage identifies the encounter as involving federal agents, and the video timestamp corresponds with CBP-issued body-camera systems.
During the interaction, Agent Timothy Donahue is seen using physical force against the son, taking him to the ground while the father stands nearby. The son is identified in reporting as a U.S. citizen. No weapons are visible in the footage, and the encounter takes place on a public sidewalk in a residential area.
The video does not show the son engaging in physical violence prior to being taken down. The reason for the detention is not stated in the footage. Both individuals were detained by federal agents at the scene.
Agencies and units involved
- U.S. Border Patrol
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (oversight)
Agents
Sources
- Federal body-camera footage circulated on social media (screenshots on file)
Notes
- The son is identified as a U.S. citizen.
- The takedown occurred in a non-border, residential neighborhood.
- This incident predates multiple later use-of-force and intimidation incidents involving the same agent in Cook County.
Agents recorded - Incident:2025-10-03 ICE and Border Patrol's use of tear gas injures, sickens and tests the law - The Washington PostICE and Border Patrol's use of tear gas injures, sickens and tests the law - The Washington PostKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/11/01/dhs-ice-border-patrol-chicago-tear-gas/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/11/01/dhs-ice-border-patrol-chicago-tear-gas/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/11/01/dhs-ice-border-patrol-chicago-tear-gas/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-03 How Trump's Chicago Immigration Crackdown Escalated, in 10 Videos - The New York TimesHow Trump's Chicago Immigration Crackdown Escalated, in 10 Videos - The New York TimesKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/us/chicago-immigration-crackdown-videos.html Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/us/chicago-immigration-crackdown-videos.html Tags: Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/12/us/chicago-immigration-crackdown-videos.html
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-10-03 Chicago immigration: Ald. Fuentes says agents handcuffed her in Humboldt Park; Pritzker calls for South Shore raid investigation - ABC7 ChicagoChicago immigration: Ald. Fuentes says agents handcuffed her in Humboldt Park; Pritzker calls for South Shore raid investigation - ABC7 ChicagoKey sources
* Tags: U.S. Citizen, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location. Concerning Arrest/Detention
Summary: Linked report: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-immigration-news-aldermen-speak-militarized-enforcement-humboldt-park-area/17931599/ Tags: U.S. Citizen, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location. Concerning Arrest/Detention
Full Description
Linked report: https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-immigration-news-aldermen-speak-militarized-enforcement-humboldt-park-area/17931599/ Tags: U.S. Citizen, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location. Concerning Arrest/Detention
Evidence
- https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-immigration-news-aldermen-speak-militarized-enforcement-humboldt-park-area/17931599/
- Tags as listed on source: U.S. Citizen, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location. Concerning Arrest/Detention
Needs review - Incident:2025-09-30 After Midnight Raid on Chicago Apartment Building, No One Was Charged With a Crime — ProPublicaAfter Midnight Raid on Chicago Apartment Building, No One Was Charged With a Crime — ProPublicaKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://www.propublica.org/article/chicago-venezuela-immigration-ice-fbi-raids-no-criminal-charges Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.propublica.org/article/chicago-venezuela-immigration-ice-fbi-raids-no-criminal-charges Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://www.propublica.org/article/chicago-venezuela-immigration-ice-fbi-raids-no-criminal-charges
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-09-28 Video of agents pushing 70-year-old veteran sparks outrage – NBC ChicagoVideo of agents pushing 70-year-old veteran sparks outrage – NBC ChicagoKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/video-federal-agents-protester-arrest-sparks-outrage-broadview-ice/3832890/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/video-federal-agents-protester-arrest-sparks-outrage-broadview-ice/3832890/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/video-federal-agents-protester-arrest-sparks-outrage-broadview-ice/3832890/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-09-28 Pepper ball fired at CBS Chicago reporter part of incidents involving media outside Broadview ICE facility - CBS ChicagoPepper ball fired at CBS Chicago reporter part of incidents involving media outside Broadview ICE facility - CBS ChicagoKey sources
* Tags: U.S. Citizen, Concerning Use of Force
Summary: Linked report: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/incidents-involving-media-outside-broadview-ice-facility/ Tags: U.S. Citizen, Concerning Use of Force
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/incidents-involving-media-outside-broadview-ice-facility/ Tags: U.S. Citizen, Concerning Use of Force
Evidence
- https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/incidents-involving-media-outside-broadview-ice-facility/
- Tags as listed on source: U.S. Citizen, Concerning Use of Force
Needs review - Incident:2025-09-28 Mother and children detained in Millennium Park released from ICE custody, father flown to Texas detention center: 'We're praying for a miracle' - Chicago TribuneMother and children detained in Millennium Park released from ICE custody, father flown to Texas detention center: 'We're praying for a miracle' - Chicago TribuneKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Summary: Linked report: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/02/millennium-park-arrest-ice-released/ Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/02/millennium-park-arrest-ice-released/ Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Evidence
- https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/02/millennium-park-arrest-ice-released/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Needs review - Incident:2025-09-27 Photographer shot with pepper balls at Illinois ICE facility, camera damaged - U.S. Press Freedom TrackerPhotographer shot with pepper balls at Illinois ICE facility, camera damaged - U.S. Press Freedom TrackerKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/photographer-shot-with-pepper-balls-at-illinois-ice-facility-camera-damaged/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/photographer-shot-with-pepper-balls-at-illinois-ice-facility-camera-damaged/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/photographer-shot-with-pepper-balls-at-illinois-ice-facility-camera-damaged/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-09-26 Journalist shot in head, face with pepper balls at Illinois immigration facility - U.S. Press Freedom TrackerJournalist shot in head, face with pepper balls at Illinois immigration facility - U.S. Press Freedom TrackerKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/journalist-shot-in-head-face-with-pepper-balls-at-illinois-immigration-facility/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/journalist-shot-in-head-face-with-pepper-balls-at-illinois-immigration-facility/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/journalist-shot-in-head-face-with-pepper-balls-at-illinois-immigration-facility/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-09-26 ICE fires baton rounds at protesters in BroadviewICE fires baton rounds at protesters in BroadviewKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/26/ice-baton-rounds-tear-gas-chicago/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/26/ice-baton-rounds-tear-gas-chicago/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/26/ice-baton-rounds-tear-gas-chicago/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-09-19 Judge orders restrictions on federal tactics against ICE protesters after Chicago-area pastor shot with pepper balls - CNNJudge orders restrictions on federal tactics against ICE protesters after Chicago-area pastor shot with pepper balls - CNNKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/10/us/illinois-judge-ruling-ice-protests-pastor-chicago-hnk Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/10/us/illinois-judge-ruling-ice-protests-pastor-chicago-hnk Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/10/us/illinois-judge-ruling-ice-protests-pastor-chicago-hnk
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-09-19 Evanston mayor among protesters hit with tear gas at ICE facility - Axios ChicagoEvanston mayor among protesters hit with tear gas at ICE facility - Axios ChicagoKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/09/19/daniel-biss-protesters-tear-gas-ice-broadview-agents Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/09/19/daniel-biss-protesters-tear-gas-ice-broadview-agents Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/09/19/daniel-biss-protesters-tear-gas-ice-broadview-agents
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-09-18 Bolingbrook IL Landscaper Detention
= Incident:2025-10-07 Chicago IL Tackle Assault By Agent =ICE Traffic Stop and Detention of Landscaper Outside Culver’s (Bolingbrook, IL)NoneKilledNone reportedInjured1 (reported by witness)Arrests1DetainedSummary: Two federal-style agents conducted a roadside stop and detained a landscaper near the Culver’s restaurant in Bolingbrook, Illinois, on September 18, 2025. The footage shows an agent questioning the individual at the passenger-side window of a work vehicle. No ICE-marked vehicle is visible, but the agents appear to be wearing tactical gear commonly associated with ICE operations.
Full description
A short recorded clip shows two uniformed, tactical-gear-wearing agents engaged in a roadside detention. The incident takes place next to a work truck parked near the Culver’s on Northridge Avenue and North Bolingbrook Drive.
One agent stands at the passenger-side window, speaking to the landscaper inside the vehicle. The agent is wearing sunglasses and a plate carrier with equipment clipped on. A second agent is partially visible off-frame but confirmed by the witness.
No enforcement vehicle appears in the footage. The visible agent has a large upper-arm tattoo partially covered by a newer tattoo; the underlying shape is still faintly visible but cannot be conclusively interpreted from the footage.
The landscaper hands over documents, and the witness states the person was detained. The video does not show the removal or transport vehicle.
Agencies and units involved
- ICE (based on tactical appearance and witness account)
Agents
Timeline
- 2025-09-18 — Stop and detention recorded around 12:00 PM
- 2025 — Footage posted with description
Sources
Internal notes
- No agency insignia visible but appearance consistent with ICE
- No enforcement vehicle captured
- Tattoo detail may assist later identification
- Mark as “detention” pending further evidence
Agents recorded - Incident:2025-09-16 U.S. citizen tased and detained during ICE operation in Des Plaines, Illinois - CBS NewsU.S. citizen tased and detained during ICE operation in Des Plaines, Illinois - CBS NewsKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Summary: Linked report: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/u-s-citizen-tased-detained-during-ice-operation-des-plaines/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/u-s-citizen-tased-detained-during-ice-operation-des-plaines/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Evidence
- https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/u-s-citizen-tased-detained-during-ice-operation-des-plaines/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Needs review - Incident:2025-09-16 2 apparent US citizens swept up by ICE in Elgin, Illinois; Melrose Park protest gets underway with Kristi Noem in Chicago area - ABC7 Chicago2 apparent US citizens swept up by ICE in Elgin, Illinois; Melrose Park protest gets underway with Kristi Noem in Chicago area - ABC7 ChicagoKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chicago-news-mexican-independence-day-fears-among-areas-immigrant-community-grow-reports-arrests/17826326/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chicago-news-mexican-independence-day-fears-among-areas-immigrant-community-grow-reports-arrests/17826326/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chicago-news-mexican-independence-day-fears-among-areas-immigrant-community-grow-reports-arrests/17826326/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, Concerning Arrest/Detention, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-09-12 Videos of fatal ICE shooting in Chicago raise questions about DHS account - The Washington PostVideos of fatal ICE shooting in Chicago raise questions about DHS account - The Washington PostKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location
Summary: Linked report: https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/09/28/ice-officers-chicago-shooting-dhs-video/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/09/28/ice-officers-chicago-shooting-dhs-video/ Tags: Concerning Use of Force, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location
Evidence
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/09/28/ice-officers-chicago-shooting-dhs-video/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location
Needs review - Incident:2025-09-12 Local Police Chief Tears Into ICE for Exposing His Offices to Tear Gas - NewsweekLocal Police Chief Tears Into ICE for Exposing His Offices to Tear Gas - NewsweekKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Summary: Linked report: https://www.newsweek.com/illinois-police-chief-ice-investigations-broadview-tear-gas-10807304 Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.newsweek.com/illinois-police-chief-ice-investigations-broadview-tear-gas-10807304 Tags: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Evidence
- https://www.newsweek.com/illinois-police-chief-ice-investigations-broadview-tear-gas-10807304
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Use of Force, U.S. Citizen
Needs review - Incident:2025-09-12 Franklin Park IL Killing of Silverio Villegas GonzálezIncident:2025-09-12 Franklin Park IL Killing of Silverio Villegas González1KilledICE agent injured (severity disputed)Injured0Arrests0DetainedKey sources
- WBEZ Chicago
- ABC7 Chicago
- Reuters
Summary: On September 12, 2025, Silverio Villegas González, a 38-year-old father of two, was shot and killed by an officer with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during an enforcement operation in Franklin Park, Illinois.[1] ICE has acknowledged that multiple agents were involved but has not publicly identified which agent discharged the fatal shot.[2] Subsequent independent reporting and body-worn camera footage have raised substantial questions about the accuracy of ICE’s initial public account.[3]
Full description
The incident occurred in the morning as ICE agents conducted a targeted enforcement operation in a residential area of Franklin Park, shortly after Villegas González had dropped his children off at school and daycare.[1]
According to statements issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), agents attempted to detain Villegas González, who ICE claimed then moved his vehicle in a manner perceived as an imminent threat to agents, resulting in an officer firing a weapon.[4] Villegas González was struck and later pronounced dead at a hospital.[1]
Local police body-worn camera footage released after the incident shows emergency responders and law enforcement at the scene following the shooting, including Villegas González receiving medical attention on the ground prior to transport.[3] An ICE agent was also treated for injuries and released.[3]
Disputed official narrative
ICE and DHS publicly asserted that Villegas González drove his vehicle toward agents, seriously injuring an officer and creating the circumstances for the use of lethal force.[4] Independent reporting and released footage have challenged key elements of this account:
- Severity of agent injuries: While DHS initially described the officer as “seriously injured,” local police body-worn camera footage captures an agent describing his injuries as minor, including a torn pant leg, knee pain, and superficial cuts, contradicting the characterization of severe injury.[3]
- Vehicle-agent contact and sequence of events: Reporting based on police records, witness statements, and available video has raised questions about whether an agent was dragged a significant distance, as claimed, and whether gunfire may have occurred earlier in the encounter than DHS indicated.[2]
- Incomplete evidence disclosure: ICE has not released full, unedited body-worn camera footage from all agents involved, nor publicly identified the agent who discharged the fatal shot. Illinois officials and advocates have cited these omissions as preventing independent verification of ICE’s claims.[1]
Because of these discrepancies, multiple elected officials, community organizations, and journalists have stated that the official narrative remains unsubstantiated by the publicly available evidence.[2]
Agents and enforcement personnel
ICE has confirmed that more than one agent was involved in the pursuit and confrontation preceding the shooting.[2] Public reporting has identified:
- Moore, Arian S. — identified as one of the agents involved in the pursuit phase[2]
The identity of the agent who fired the fatal shot has not been publicly disclosed by ICE or DHS.[2]
Aftermath and response
The killing prompted vigils, protests, and formal requests from Illinois officials for an investigation independent of ICE and DHS.[1] Governor J.B. Pritzker and members of Illinois’s congressional delegation stated that inconsistencies between ICE’s statements and available footage warranted further scrutiny.[1]
As of this writing, no criminal charges or disciplinary actions related to the shooting have been publicly announced, and the shooter’s identity remains undisclosed.[2]
Timeline
- 2025-09-12 — ICE enforcement operation in Franklin Park; Silverio Villegas González fatally shot.[1]
- 2025-09-12 — Villegas González pronounced dead; ICE agent treated and released.[3]
- Mid-September 2025 — Local police body-worn camera footage released.[3]
- Late September 2025 — Independent reporting highlights discrepancies in DHS narrative.[2]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 WBEZ Chicago. “Silverio Villegas González, who was killed by ICE agents, touched the lives of so many.” [1](https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2025/09/16/silverio-villegas-gonzalez-who-was-killed-by-ice-agents-touched-the-lives-of-so-many)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Reuters. “Police records, witness accounts complicate DHS narrative in fatal ICE shooting near Chicago.” [2](https://www.reuters.com/)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 ABC7 Chicago. “Bodycam video shows police response after fatal ICE shooting in Franklin Park.” [3](https://abc7chicago.com/)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Public statement regarding Franklin Park enforcement operation, September 2025.
Agents recorded - Incident:2025-08-07 ICE contractor locked an immigrant and her baby at an O'Hare hotel for five days - Injustice WatchICE contractor locked an immigrant and her baby at an O'Hare hotel for five days - Injustice WatchKey sources
* Tags: U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location
Summary: Linked report: https://www.injusticewatch.org/civil-courts/immigration/2025/ice-detention-sonesta-ohare-airport-hotel-chicago/ Tags: U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.injusticewatch.org/civil-courts/immigration/2025/ice-detention-sonesta-ohare-airport-hotel-chicago/ Tags: U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location
Evidence
- https://www.injusticewatch.org/civil-courts/immigration/2025/ice-detention-sonesta-ohare-airport-hotel-chicago/
- Tags as listed on source: U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention, Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location
Needs review - Incident:2025-07-29 Grandmother detained by ICE after 47 years living legally in US over $22 bad check - The Mirror USGrandmother detained by ICE after 47 years living legally in US over $22 bad check - The Mirror USKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Summary: Linked report: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/grandmother-detained-by-ice-after-47-years-living-legally-in-us-over-22-bad-check/ar-AA1S5nJF?ocid=BingNewsSerp Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/grandmother-detained-by-ice-after-47-years-living-legally-in-us-over-22-bad-check/ar-AA1S5nJF?ocid=BingNewsSerp Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Evidence
- https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/grandmother-detained-by-ice-after-47-years-living-legally-in-us-over-22-bad-check/ar-AA1S5nJF?ocid=BingNewsSerp
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Needs review - Incident:2025-02-26 Immigration agents detain a Chicago man during school drop-off, officials say - WBEZ ChicagoImmigration agents detain a Chicago man during school drop-off, officials say - WBEZ ChicagoKey sources
* Tags: Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location
Summary: Linked report: https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2025/02/26/immigration-agents-make-arrest-outside-a-chicago-school-during-drop-off-officials-say Tags: Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2025/02/26/immigration-agents-make-arrest-outside-a-chicago-school-during-drop-off-officials-say Tags: Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location
Evidence
- https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2025/02/26/immigration-agents-make-arrest-outside-a-chicago-school-during-drop-off-officials-say
- Tags as listed on source: Enforcement Action at a Sensitive Location
Needs review - Incident:2025-01-31 Immigration agents arrested a U.S. citizen and created warrants after an arrest, lawyers say in court - WBEZ ChicagoImmigration agents arrested a U.S. citizen and created warrants after an arrest, lawyers say in court - WBEZ ChicagoKey sources
* Tags: U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Summary: Linked report: https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2025/03/13/chicago-attorneys-accuse-federal-agents-of-violating-immigrants-rights-and-take-legal-action Tags: U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Full Description
Linked report: https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2025/03/13/chicago-attorneys-accuse-federal-agents-of-violating-immigrants-rights-and-take-legal-action Tags: U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Evidence
- https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2025/03/13/chicago-attorneys-accuse-federal-agents-of-violating-immigrants-rights-and-take-legal-action
- Tags as listed on source: U.S. Citizen, Concerning Arrest/Detention
Needs review - Incident:2025-01-26 Lyons, Illinois father Abel Orozco among 22 accusing US immigration agents of illegal ICE arrests; encounter caught on camera - ABC7 ChicagoLyons, Illinois father Abel Orozco among 22 accusing US immigration agents of illegal ICE arrests; encounter caught on camera - ABC7 ChicagoKey sources
* Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Summary: Linked report: https://abc7chicago.com/post/lyons-illinois-father-abel-orozco-among-22-accusing-immigration-agents-illegal-ice-arrests-encounter-caught-camera/16039701/ Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Full Description
Linked report: https://abc7chicago.com/post/lyons-illinois-father-abel-orozco-among-22-accusing-immigration-agents-illegal-ice-arrests-encounter-caught-camera/16039701/ Tags: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Evidence
- https://abc7chicago.com/post/lyons-illinois-father-abel-orozco-among-22-accusing-immigration-agents-illegal-ice-arrests-encounter-caught-camera/16039701/
- Tags as listed on source: Concerning Arrest/Detention
Needs review - Incident:2024-09-24 Immigration Officers Outside DHS Facility (Chicago South Loop)
Immigration Officers Outside DHS Facility (Chicago South Loop)Workflow: stage intake · claimed by unassigned
Summary:
Background
Incident details
Agencies and units on scene
- Agencies involved
- Agents on scene
- Vehicles and equipment
Timeline
Impact
Sources
Internal notes
Summary
Two plainclothes immigration officers were photographed stationed outside the DHS immigration facility in Chicago’s South Loop on September 24, 2025. They appeared to be monitoring the area and waiting for individuals exiting the building.
Background
The Chicago South Loop DHS facility is a frequent site of ICE activity, including targeted arrests following scheduled immigration appointments. Community observers have documented repeated patterns of officers waiting outside the building in unmarked clothing and vehicles.
Incident details
At least two male officers were observed positioned on the sidewalk directly outside the facility. Both were wearing plain, low-visibility clothing consistent with ICE’s undercover enforcement posture. They remained stationary and appeared to be monitoring individuals leaving the building.
One officer leaned against a planter wall while scanning the area. The second sat on the ledge looking at a phone, suggesting coordination or standby.
Agencies and units on scene
- Agencies involved
- ICE (unmarked plainclothes enforcement posture)
- Agents on scene
- Agent:IL-4821 – plainclothes officer (standing)
- Agent:IL-7394 – plainclothes officer (seated)
- Vehicles and equipment
- No vehicles captured in this image. Surrounding street may include unmarked enforcement vehicles not visible.
Timeline
- Afternoon – Two officers observed outside the facility
- Officers remained positioned in a surveillance posture for an extended period
Impact
Routine ICE stakeouts at this location create fear among immigrants attending mandatory appointments. Such operations often precede targeted arrests made immediately after individuals exit the building.
Sources
- First-hand photo submitted to ICE List (2025-09-24)
Internal notes
- Attempt identification of IL-4821 and IL-7394 via comparison with prior Chicago ERO sightings.
- Check for any arrests near the South Loop facility on this date.
- Possible FOIA: ICE Chicago Field Office arrest logs for 2025-09-24.
Needs review - ICE attack woman (Broadview, Illinois 2025-09-19)ICE attack woman (Broadview, Illinois 2025-09-19)Pushing, grabbing, mace, shooting with rubber and mace bullets, put in a chokeholdInjuredYes, 1DetainedKey sources
- [REHOST NEEDED – contains private access token, do not publish as-is] https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ynuIU0cCBXHzrwPiCl26CjWC1jdVYoD/view?usp=drivesdk
- [REHOST NEEDED – contains private access token, do not publish as-is] https://storage.tally.so/private/IMG_4813.jpeg?id=YqX6Jq&accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpZCI6IllxWDZKcSIsImZvcm1JZCI6IldPMlpKUSIsImlhdCI6MTc3OTQ1MjM3MX0.hKs25tgxYHA6yFyRYaPCvMklkpf8BFSn0t7eo7aKGok&signature=86ef71b75a3906d407d86896227dcb87a300167242e7986230a92318c014a533
⚠ Verification status: NOT RESEARCHED — submitted lead, not yet verified by ICE List. Volunteers: this page is an unprocessed tip awaiting research.
Summary: On 2025-09-19 in Broadview, Illinois, a submission was received reporting: ICE attack woman.
Full Description
On September 19, 2025, I attended a peaceful protest outside the ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois. I was standing on a public sidewalk, unarmed, holding a sign and flag, when federal agents began using force against me without warning.
An ICE agent approached with his weapon drawn and pushed me by the neck. Multiple agents then grabbed me from different directions and forced me to the ground. While I was down, I was struck multiple times with pepper-ball projectiles. After I stood back up, I was pushed repeatedly by agents.
A separate agent then sprayed me with mace at close range, causing immediate loss of vision and severe distress. As I sat on the ground unable to see, other protesters attempted to assist me by flushing my eyes with water. While I was in this impaired state, I was struck in the head at very close range, causing me to lose consciousness.
When I began to regain awareness, I reached for my glasses and inadvertently made contact with an agent’s mask. In response, the agent raised his firearm to my face at point-blank range. I pushed the weapon away from my face, after which the agent grabbed me from behind and placed me in a chokehold.
Following this, I was detained and taken behind the facility gates. I repeatedly requested medical attention but was told I would have to wait hours. When I was eventually transported to the hospital, multiple ICE agents remained with me throughout treatment and stated their intent to return me to custody. Fearing for my safety, I called 911, but an agent and hospital security removed the phone and told me no one would help me.
I was later transported to another ICE facility, processed, and released after approximately eight hours.
As a result of this incident, I suffered significant physical and psychological harm. I have been diagnosed with PTSD, experience ongoing panic attacks and agoraphobia, and was ultimately forced to leave my job because I could no longer function in public or workplace environments.
Force / Conduct Reported
- Force used (per submitter): Yes
- Description: Pushing, grabbing, mace, shooting with rubber and mace bullets, put in a chokehold
Incident Details (as submitted)
- Date: 2025-09-19
- Time: Unspecified
- Location: Broadview, Illinois — Broadview Detention Center
- Agencies named: ICE
- Anyone taken: Yes, 1
- Vehicles: Unspecified
- Submitter is witness: Yes
Agents
No agents identified. To be completed by the Agent Team.
Evidence
- [REHOST NEEDED – contains private access token, do not publish as-is] https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ynuIU0cCBXHzrwPiCl26CjWC1jdVYoD/view?usp=drivesdk
- [REHOST NEEDED – contains private access token, do not publish as-is] https://storage.tally.so/private/IMG_4813.jpeg?id=YqX6Jq&accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpZCI6IllxWDZKcSIsImZvcm1JZCI6IldPMlpKUSIsImlhdCI6MTc3OTQ1MjM3MX0.hKs25tgxYHA6yFyRYaPCvMklkpf8BFSn0t7eo7aKGok&signature=86ef71b75a3906d407d86896227dcb87a300167242e7986230a92318c014a533
Internal Notes
- This page was generated from a public submission and has not been verified. Apply the ICE List two-source standard before changing verification status.
- Submitter contact details have been withheld; they are held in the internal submissions log.
- Source submission ID: gb9RzOJ.
- One or more evidence links contain private access tokens and must be re-hosted before any public use.
Needs review - Family going school shopping gets taken (Chicago, Illinois)Family going school shopping gets taken (Chicago, Illinois)Ziptied and forced away from vehicleInjuredLikely 3DetainedKey sources
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPythF6kXry/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
⚠ Verification status: NOT RESEARCHED — submitted lead, not yet verified by ICE List. Volunteers: this page is an unprocessed tip awaiting research.
Summary: On an unspecified date in Chicago, Illinois, a submission was received reporting: Family going school shopping gets taken.
Full Description
Masked agents kidnapped a family when they were going to shop
Force / Conduct Reported
- Force used (per submitter): Yes
- Description: Ziptied and forced away from vehicle
Incident Details (as submitted)
- Date: Unspecified
- Time: Unspecified
- Location: Chicago, Illinois — Burlington store parking lot at Kedzie and Chicago avenue
- Agencies named: Unspecified
- Anyone taken: Likely 3
- Vehicles: Unspecified
- Submitter is witness: No
Agents
No agents identified. To be completed by the Agent Team.
Evidence
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPythF6kXry/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Internal Notes
- This page was generated from a public submission and has not been verified. Apply the ICE List two-source standard before changing verification status.
- Submitter contact details have been withheld; they are held in the internal submissions log.
- Source submission ID: aQpWWPX.
Needs review - Detainment (Peoria, Illinois 2026-05-05)Detainment (Peoria, Illinois 2026-05-05)As far as we know only 1 individual was taken.DetainedKey sources
- No external source provided in submission
⚠ Verification status: NOT RESEARCHED — submitted lead, not yet verified by ICE List. Volunteers: this page is an unprocessed tip awaiting research.
Summary: On 2026-05-05 in Peoria, Illinois, a submission was received reporting: Detainment.
Full Description
Agents detained a person in a grey sedan around 2pm
Force / Conduct Reported
- Force used (per submitter): Unspecified
- Description: Unsure
Incident Details (as submitted)
- Date: 2026-05-05
- Time: Unspecified
- Location: Peoria, Illinois — 5101 executive dr near Notrè Dam high school
- Agencies named: ICE
- Anyone taken: As far as we know only 1 individual was taken.
- Vehicles: Estimated to be 2. We are working off of still photos taken by a witness
- Submitter is witness: No
Agents
No agents identified. To be completed by the Agent Team.
Evidence
- No external source provided in submission
Internal Notes
- This page was generated from a public submission and has not been verified. Apply the ICE List two-source standard before changing verification status.
- Submitter contact details have been withheld; they are held in the internal submissions log.
- Source submission ID: bZd9dVg.
Needs review - Civilian confronts agents (Broadview, Illinois)Civilian confronts agents (Broadview, Illinois)Key sources
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTvW5iwDgVg/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
⚠ Verification status: NOT RESEARCHED — submitted lead, not yet verified by ICE List. Volunteers: this page is an unprocessed tip awaiting research.
Summary: On an unspecified date in Broadview, Illinois, a submission was received reporting: Civilian confronts agents.
Full Description
Good face captures from civilian confronting Nazis
Force / Conduct Reported
- Force used (per submitter): No
- Description: Na
Incident Details (as submitted)
- Date: Unspecified
- Time: Unspecified
- Location: Broadview, Illinois — ICE HQ
- Agencies named: Unspecified
- Anyone taken: Unspecified
- Vehicles: Unspecified
- Submitter is witness: No
Agents
No agents identified. To be completed by the Agent Team.
Evidence
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTvW5iwDgVg/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Internal Notes
- This page was generated from a public submission and has not been verified. Apply the ICE List two-source standard before changing verification status.
- Submitter contact details have been withheld; they are held in the internal submissions log.
- Source submission ID: GxM8zYZ.
Needs review - Agent allegedly assaults bystander filming (Broadview, Illinois 2025-12-27)Agent allegedly assaults bystander filming (Broadview, Illinois 2025-12-27)Pushed man to groundInjured0DetainedKey sources
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DS02aBdDamW/
Summary: On 2025-12-27 in Broadview, Illinois, a submission was received reporting: Agent allegedly assaults bystander filming.
Full Description
Agent pushes man down. Agent is fully unmasked
Force / Conduct Reported
- Force used (per submitter): Yes
- Description: Pushed man to ground
Incident Details (as submitted)
- Date: 2025-12-27
- Time: Unspecified
- Location: Broadview, Illinois — QuikTrip near ICE processing facility
1040 S 25th Ave, Bellwood, IL 60104
- Agencies named: ICE
- Anyone taken: 0
- Vehicles: 1
Black Ford explorer AM79897
- Submitter is witness: No
Agents
No agents identified. To be completed by the Agent Team.
Evidence
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DS02aBdDamW/
Internal Notes
- This page was generated from a public submission and has not been verified. Apply the ICE List two-source standard before changing verification status.
- Submitter contact details have been withheld; they are held in the internal submissions log.
- Source submission ID: 2EdzL7M.
Needs review - 2025-09-12 Killing of Silverio Villegas González by ICE agents2025-09-12 Killing of Silverio Villegas González by ICE agents1Killed
Summary: On September 12, 2025, Silverio Villegas González, a 38-year-old father of two, was fatally shot by an ICE agent during an attempted traffic stop in Franklin Park, Illinois.[1] Multiple news reports and released footage show the killing occurred shortly after the vehicle stop, prompting public scrutiny over the use of lethal force.[2]
Full Description
Silverio Villegas González, a resident of the Chicago area originally from Mexico, was stopped by ICE agents on September 12, 2025, in Franklin Park, Illinois, during a broader immigration enforcement campaign in the region.[2] According to statements from the Department of Homeland Security, Villegas González attempted to flee and struck an agent with his vehicle, leading another agent to fire his weapon in what DHS described as self-defense.[3]
Independent reporting, including surveillance footage and body-camera video reviewed by journalists, presented a more complex account of the encounter. In the footage, the agent involved described his injuries as “nothing major,” raising questions about DHS’s characterization of the threat posed at the time of the shooting.[2]
Villegas González was reportedly unarmed and had no known criminal history beyond minor traffic offenses. He had dropped off his children at school and daycare shortly before the incident occurred.[1]
The killing sparked public protests and calls for transparency from Illinois lawmakers, community organizations, and Mexican government officials, who urged an independent investigation into the incident.[4]
Evidence
- Multiple media reports and independent body-camera footage showing the shooting and aftermath.:contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://apnews.com/article/29eec5d07aef36b32fc8e03e8948c836
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 https://www.reuters.com/world/us/chicago-ice-crackdowns-first-casualty-father-two-had-built-quiet-life-us-2025-10-11/
- ↑ https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/09/28/ice-officers-chicago-shooting-dhs-video/
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/13/illinois-traffic-stop-ice-killing
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- ICE attack woman (Broadview, Illinois 2025-09-19)
- Incident:2024-09-24 Immigration Officers Outside DHS Facility (Chicago South Loop)
- Incident:2025-01-26 Lyons, Illinois father Abel Orozco among 22 accusing US immigration agents of illegal ICE arrests; encounter caught on camera - ABC7 Chicago
- Incident:2025-01-31 Immigration agents arrested a U.S. citizen and created warrants after an arrest, lawyers say in court - WBEZ Chicago
- Incident:2025-02-26 Immigration agents detain a Chicago man during school drop-off, officials say - WBEZ Chicago
- Incident:2025-07-29 Grandmother detained by ICE after 47 years living legally in US over $22 bad check - The Mirror US
- Incident:2025-08-07 ICE contractor locked an immigrant and her baby at an O'Hare hotel for five days - Injustice Watch
- Incident:2025-09-12 Franklin Park IL Killing of Silverio Villegas González
- Incident:2025-09-12 Local Police Chief Tears Into ICE for Exposing His Offices to Tear Gas - Newsweek
- Incident:2025-09-12 Videos of fatal ICE shooting in Chicago raise questions about DHS account - The Washington Post
- Incident:2025-09-16 2 apparent US citizens swept up by ICE in Elgin, Illinois; Melrose Park protest gets underway with Kristi Noem in Chicago area - ABC7 Chicago
- Incident:2025-09-16 U.S. citizen tased and detained during ICE operation in Des Plaines, Illinois - CBS News
- Incident:2025-09-18 Bolingbrook IL Landscaper Detention
- Incident:2025-09-19 Evanston mayor among protesters hit with tear gas at ICE facility - Axios Chicago
- Incident:2025-09-19 Judge orders restrictions on federal tactics against ICE protesters after Chicago-area pastor shot with pepper balls - CNN
- Incident:2025-09-26 ICE fires baton rounds at protesters in Broadview
- Incident:2025-09-26 Journalist shot in head, face with pepper balls at Illinois immigration facility - U.S. Press Freedom Tracker
- Incident:2025-09-27 Photographer shot with pepper balls at Illinois ICE facility, camera damaged - U.S. Press Freedom Tracker
- Incident:2025-09-28 Mother and children detained in Millennium Park released from ICE custody, father flown to Texas detention center: 'We're praying for a miracle' - Chicago Tribune
- Incident:2025-09-28 Pepper ball fired at CBS Chicago reporter part of incidents involving media outside Broadview ICE facility - CBS Chicago
- Incident:2025-09-28 Video of agents pushing 70-year-old veteran sparks outrage – NBC Chicago
- Incident:2025-09-30 After Midnight Raid on Chicago Apartment Building, No One Was Charged With a Crime — ProPublica
- Incident:2025-10-03 Chicago immigration: Ald. Fuentes says agents handcuffed her in Humboldt Park; Pritzker calls for South Shore raid investigation - ABC7 Chicago
- Incident:2025-10-03 How Trump's Chicago Immigration Crackdown Escalated, in 10 Videos - The New York Times
- Incident:2025-10-03 ICE and Border Patrol's use of tear gas injures, sickens and tests the law - The Washington Post
- Incident:2025-10-03 Little Village IL Father and Son Detained by Federal Agents
- Incident:2025-10-04 Chicago IL Brighton Park Neighborhood Shooting by Federal Agent
- Incident:2025-10-04 How Trump's Chicago Immigration Crackdown Escalated, in 10 Videos - The New York Times
- Incident:2025-10-04 ICE and Border Patrol's use of tear gas injures, sickens and tests the law - The Washington Post
- Incident:2025-10-06 Waukegan mayor intervenes as U.S. citizen detained by Border Patrol agents near city hall - CBS News
- Incident:2025-10-07 Chicago IL Tackle Assault By Agent
- Incident:2025-10-07 ICE agents clash with cemetery workers attempting to help man in river - WGN9 Chicago
- Incident:2025-10-10 Chicago Producer's Arrest by Border Patrol Agents Raises Legal Questions - Newsweek
- Incident:2025-10-10 US Citizen Dragged From Car by Border Patrol in Chicago - Newsweek
- Incident:2025-10-10 Video: Arrest of Hoffman Estates teen by ICE sparks outrage - Chicago Tribune
- Incident:2025-10-10 Women arrested by ICE in front of Chicago elementary school, accused of stalking agents - CBS Chicago
- Incident:2025-10-14 15-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Taken By Feds For 5 Hours After East Side Protest, Attorney Says - Block Club Chicago
- Incident:2025-10-14 Chase involving federal agents led to a crash and angry community response in Chicago - CNN
- Incident:2025-10-14 ICE Released Tear Gas Outside a Chicago Elementary School - The Intercept
- Incident:2025-10-15 Agents tackle US citizen after East Side operations leads to crash, spills into Walgreens - ABC7 Chicago
- Incident:2025-10-20 Her baby was in the NICU. She was in ICE detention. - The 19th
- Incident:2025-10-20 ICE Agent Points Gun at Pregnant Woman During Arrest - Newsweek
- Incident:2025-10-20 Oak Park attorney detained by ICE outside elementary school - Wednesday Journal
- Incident:2025-10-21 Illinois state representative describes ICE encounter with gun - CNN
- Incident:2025-10-21 Immigration agents arrest CPS vendor outside North Side school - Chicago Sun-Times
- Incident:2025-10-22 Tensions rise as driver attempts to hit federal agents in Chicago, at least 7 detained - WGN9
- Incident:2025-10-23 Federal agents detain high school student in Little Village, deploy tear gas in faceoff with protesters - Chicago Sun-Times
- Incident:2025-10-24 Immigration enforcement on North Side leads to tense confrontations, soft lockdowns at schools - ABC7 Chicago
- Incident:2025-10-25 Chicago IL Old Irving Park Halloween Parade Disruption by Federal Agents
- Incident:2025-10-25 ICE in Chicago: Tear gas deployed in Irving Park and Avondale - Chicago Tribune
- Incident:2025-10-25 US citizen, 67, suffers broken ribs after Border Patrol agents drag him out of car in shocking video: report - NY Post
- Incident:2025-10-25 US citizens detained by feds speak out after protesters confront agents at Aurora school, hospital - ABC 7 Chicago
- Incident:2025-10-26 Feds break car window to detain woman at Addison grocery store – NBC Chicago
- Incident:2025-10-26 ICE and Border Patrol's use of tear gas injures, sickens and tests the law - The Washington Post
- Incident:2025-10-29 Shocking moment ICE 'fires' at US citizen begging: 'I’ve got kids in my car' - The Mirror U.S.
- Incident:2025-10-31 Evanston IL Assault by Federal Agents
- Incident:2025-10-31 Federal agents arrest 3 US citizens after crash during immigration operation in Evanston - ABC News Chicago
- Incident:2025-10-31 On Halloween, 'state-sponsored terror' in Chicago and the North Suburbs - The Chicago Tribune
- Incident:2025-10-31 Rogers Park IL Threats With Pepper Spray by Federal Agent
- Incident:2025-11-02 Suburban man hospitalized after allegedly being struck during ICE arrest - Chicago Sun-Times
- Incident:2025-11-05 Yo tengo papeles': Teacher detained by immigration agents in North Center day care - Chicago Sun Times
- Incident:2025-11-08 1-year-old pepper-sprayed by federal agent in Cicero: 'My daughter didn't have to go through this' - Chicago Sun-Times
- Incident:2025-11-18 Broadview IL Alleged Cooperation Dispute
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