A group of several hundred Chicago residents are conducting daily patrols they say are meant to protect their neighbors amid increased ICE operations.

The group, working under the name “Northwest Side Rapid Response Network,” says it is working to alert neighbors to ongoing ICE actions in the city and suburbs, conducting patrols each morning to alert those neighbors to the presence and actions of agents.

“We are at the churches and schools, in every corner of our community,” Leticia Barrera said.

In addition to residents, some lawmakers are also joining in the efforts, including Illinois State Sen. Graciela Guzmán.

“I wish I could say I’m happy to be here. I’ve been in my car since 6 a.m. like many of our community members trying to protect other community members,” she said.

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