It Could Happen Here Chicago Prepares for Occupation
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Sep 4, 2025 Raven, a keen journalist from Unraveled, dives into the tense atmosphere of Chicago as the National Guard and ICE prepare for deployment. She sheds light on community resistance and the vibrant cultural celebrations that are under threat. Discussions reveal the chilling effect of law enforcement on gatherings, the historical context of police resistance, and the importance of solidarity among marginalized groups. Raven emphasizes the challenges journalists face in spreading accurate information amidst propaganda, highlighting fierce community activism against oppressive forces.
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Expect Covert, Aggressive Fed Tactics
- Federal tactical teams use unmarked cars and aggressive surprise stops that local communities have seen in DC and LA.
- Raven warns similar violent, covert tactics are expected here alongside ICE operations.
Local Officials Can Protest But Not Block Feds
- Local electeds can publicly object to DHS and Guard deployments, but they often lack the power to stop federal operations.
- Raven emphasizes DHS and ICE already have field offices and logistical presence in Chicago regardless of political posturing.
Ambush At ICE Check-In Traumatized Community
- Raven recounts an ICE ambush at a mandatory check-in where agents took a well-known organizer and a grandmother.
- The day traumatized the community and raised concerns about police crowd control and cooperation with ICE.