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Trump Administration Accused of ‘Propaganda’ for Shifting Story in Shooting Amid ICE Protests
The DHS is facing questions over differing accounts of the shooting of a U.S. citizen in Chicago, as protests continue.
"It is essential that individuals, regardless of their background or immigration status, can come to a hospital and receive the care they need in a safe, trusted environment without fear or hesitation," AJ Wilhelmi, president and CEO of the Illinois Health & Hospital Association, said in a statement.
Masked ICE agents and other federal forces showed up in Chicago to go after gangsters. Instead, they keep catching people who are just living their lives.
Democratic state lawmakers on Wednesday condemned aggressive immigration raids that in recent weeks have resulted in violent clashes between federal agents and protestors in the Chicago region — but it remains uncertain whether their words will translate to legislative action during the fall session.
More than 100 community leaders rallied at the State Capitol on Tuesday, demanding protections from federal agents. Lawmakers are back in Springfield for their veto session and immigration policies are quickly taking center stage during the legislature’s October session.