Tensions erupted in Chicago’s Brighton Park after Border Patrol agents reportedly shot an armed woman, prompting protests outside the neighbourhood. Demonstrators confronted ICE and federal personnel behind police tape, criticising aggressive tactics and the use of tear gas in residential areas. Locals expressed anger over heightened federal presence following President Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown, calling for accountability and an end to what they described as excessive force in everyday communities. The standoff highlights rising friction between authorities and residents amid ongoing immigration enforcement operations. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
Chicago Simmers as ICE Agents Take on Protesters

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