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fromwww.bostonherald.com
12 hours ago

Suburban Chicago dad headed to store with toddler says they were pepper-sprayed by federal agents

A father and his 1-year-old daughter were pepper-sprayed at close range by masked federal immigration agents in a Sam's Club parking lot in Cicero.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Pall of ICE spoils weekend celebrations in Chicago: I think people are just scared'

But this year, things are much, much different because of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids that have been happening in and around Chicago since early September. In the Chicago neighborhoods of Pilsen and Little Village, Halloween, All Saints Day on 1 November, and Dia de los Muertos collectively play an important part in bringing the community together to celebrate, mourn and pray as a whole. This year, amid ICE enforcement and raids, the celebrations were a lot more muted.
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