Silverio Villegas González was the first person killed by immigration agents in the Chicago area. Months later, in Minneapolis, federal immigration officers fatally shot Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
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@jmetr22b.bsky.socialReposted by @lauranrodriguez.bsky.socialJUST IN: The family of Silverio Villegas González has filed a federal tort claim alleging he was “unlawfully” killed by an ICE agent in Franklin Park last year and that the feds lied about the circumstances and failed to investigate www.chicagotribune.com/2026/10/08/f... @lauranrodriguez.bsky.social
@lauranrodriguez.bsky.socialA year after Silverio Villegas González was killed by immigration agents, his family is finally exploring legal action against the U.S. government.
They also continue to fight for custody of his two children, who remain in foster care in Idaho.
@royalpratt.bsky.socialReposted by @lauranrodriguez.bsky.socialNEWS: CPS watchdog has reopened an investigation into allegations school board president candidate Hilario Dominguez had ‘inappropriate interactions’ with minor, who told her story to @chicagotribune.com @aliceyin.bsky.social Kate Armanini
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@lauranrodriguez.bsky.socialA year ago, Dasha, 8, was arrested alongside her family by Border Patrol agents downtown Chicago. Her photo, clutching a doll, became a symbol of who was being swept up.
Today, the family is home. Dasha is back in school, but she still remembers that Sunday.
@lauranrodriguez.bsky.socialOur latest: Over the last year, thousands of immigrants from the Chicago area have been released from detention. On the surface, release can feel like a victory. But for many, it is only temporary. Freedom doesn’t guarantee a path to legal status.
@danvock.bsky.socialReposted by @lauranrodriguez.bsky.socialWhat has Chicago learned since? @royalpratt.bsky.social @ckubzansky.bsky.social @andrewcarter.bsky.social and @lauranrodriguez.bsky.social take a look at how Midway Blitz changed the city and its people (also gift link) www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/06/c...
@royalpratt.bsky.socialReposted by @lauranrodriguez.bsky.socialA city on guard: What the raids left behind after Operation Midway Blitz. Our latest story with @andrew-carter.bsky.social @lauranrodriguez.bsky.social and @ckubzansky.bsky.social @chicagotribune.com www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/13/c...
@royalpratt.bsky.socialReposted by @lauranrodriguez.bsky.socialFor those detained during Operation Midway Blitz, release doesn’t mean freedom. Read our latest story about the reality of life after detention for many arrested during the raids. @chicagotribune.com @andrew-carter.bsky.social @lauranrodriguez.bsky.social & CK
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@lauranrodriguez.bsky.socialThe couple’s arrest outside Midway Airport aligns with what immigration attorneys across the country have observed in recent months: an increase in ICE arrests at airports of people traveling domestically with expired visas but pending immigration cases.
chicagotribune.comChicago DJ hosting Karol G tour afterparties arrested with his husband by ICE outside Midway AirportDHS said agents arrested Omar David Panqueva, known as DJ TUNJO, and his husband for overstaying visas, but their attorney said the pair had applied for asylum within the required timeframe.