DEAR CHICAGO,
In recent weeks, we have witnessed an unprecedented militarization of our city. Masked and armed ICE and Border Patrol agents have aggressively targeted our neighbors, peaceful protesters and even members of the press corps. They have forcefully arrested individuals, deployed tear gas on innocent bystanders, and used methods of intimidation to incite fear, chaos and panic across our city. Let us be clear: these enforcement tactics are dangerous, harmful and disregard the core principles we as Chicagoans hold dear.
WHO WE ARE
Representing diverse communities, faiths, generations, and perspectives throughout Chicago, we are a group of business, civic, faith and philanthropic leaders united to denounce tactics used by ICE across Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods.
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November 2025 — 30+ Chicago Business and Civic Leaders Denounce Tactics Used by ICE and Call for Unity across the City
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Block Club Chicago
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Chicago Sun Times
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