Appeals court blocks order limiting immigration agents' use of force in Chicago

During the recent US government shutdown, immigration agents arrested, detained, and deported tens of thousands of individuals across the country. This has resulted in a significant increase in the number of people held in immigration jails, with over 65,000 currently detained, marking the highest level of immigration detention in US history.

Lawrence Reed, the suspect in a Chicago Blue Line train attack, has been ordered to remain in custody by a judge ahead of his trial. Reed faces federal charges after allegedly setting a woman on fire with gasoline during an altercation on Monday night. The victim is reported to be in critical condition.

Federal authorities have dropped charges against a Chicago woman who was shot by Border Patrol agents. The woman, along with another individual, was previously indicted for allegedly boxing in a government vehicle and assaulting a federal agent. The decision to drop the charges comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Border Patrol practices and the use of force in urban areas.

A neighborhood network in Chicago is assisting other cities facing immigration crackdowns by sharing resistance techniques. The group recently applied years of training in resistance strategies as federal agents intensified their focus on Chicago.

A viral video has emerged showing a Chicago mother and her 9-year-old son being brutally attacked by a group of elementary school children. The incident has sparked outrage within the community, leading to demands for action and accountability to address the rising violence among youth in the area.

A man has been charged with terrorism after allegedly setting a 26-year-old woman on fire in Chicago. Security footage captured the moment he approached her while she was seated. The incident has raised serious concerns about public safety and the potential for violence in urban areas.

In Chicago, grassroots resistance is growing in response to a federal immigration crackdown that has shifted focus away from the city. A local neighborhood group is utilizing resistance tactics they developed eight years ago to combat the intense enforcement activities targeting immigrants.

A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday, overturning a lower court's decision that sought to restrict the use of tear gas and other aggressive crowd control tactics in Chicago. This ruling allows federal officials to continue employing these measures in response to civil unrest.