US EditionImmigrant Rights Committee to Hold Hearing over CPD's Presence at South Loop ICE Raid
- Nearly a month after June 4 arrests of at least 10 noncitizens at the ISAP office, city agencies remain undecided on which body will investigate CPD's role.
- The Chicago City Council Latino Caucus led by Ald. Vasquez has demanded a probe since June 4, citing concerns over potential violations of the Welcoming City ordinance by CPD during ICE's operation.
- COPA states investigating ordinance breaches fell outside its scope after two complaints; Witzburg affirms her office can review completed police probes for violations.
- Following the June 4 incident, the City Council's immigrant committee ordered CPD, OEMC, and the Mayor’s Office to release body-camera footage and communications to ensure transparency amid tense protests.
- In the absence of other investigations, Inspector General Deborah Witzburg pledges to launch an inquiry before the committee reconvenes late this month, while the Mayor’s Office conducts its internal review.
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Almost a month after ICE mass arrests in the South Loop, city officials are still arguing over who is responsible for investigating claims police violated the city's sanctuary laws during the arrests and subsequent protests.
Chicago alderpersons demand answers from CPD about presence at ICE operation
At the City’s Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights hearing Tuesday morning, City Council members called for transparency from Chicago Police about their involvement in an ICE operation at a South Loop immigration hearing facility on June 4.
Immigrant rights committee to hold hearing over CPD's presence at South Loop ICE raid
CHICAGO — The Immigrant and Refugee Rights Committee is set to hold a hearing Tuesday to discuss if Chicago police violated the city's welcoming ordinance. On June 4, officers were called to a scene of a large crowd in the city's South Loop. Protesters had gathered outside the BI Incorporated building, located on the 2200 block of South Michigan Avenue, after learning people were ordered to show up to that location for an Intensive Supervision A…
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