Here & Now Anytime 'An unnecessary act of force': ICE agents tear-gas Chicago neighborhood
Oct 16, 2025
In Chicago’s Southeast Side, local activist Gina Ramirez shares firsthand accounts of aggressive ICE tactics and the community's fearful response. ProPublica reveals troubling findings of over 170 detained U.S. citizens, highlighting the confusing nature of arrests. The podcast also shifts focus to 16-year-old Mohammed Ibrahim detained in Israel for eight months, facing health issues like scabies. His family’s desperate plea for his release sheds light on deeper political frustrations and the intricacies of international custody battles.
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Military-Style ICE Operation In Chicago
- Gina Ramirez described ICE using helicopters, rifles, and machine-like force in a residential neighborhood.
- She said residents felt terrorized and watched agents detain people while protesters gathered.
Community Solidarity Against Enforcement
- Residents rallied, raised Mexican flags, and organized Know Your Rights resources in response.
- The show highlighted community solidarity as a direct counter to aggressive enforcement tactics.
Citizens Also Detained By ICE
- ProPublica found at least 170 U.S. citizens were held by immigration agents recently, often without counsel or contact.
- The lack of government tracking means the reported number likely undercounts the true scope.