Criminal Rogers Park
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Nov 7, 2025 Gabe Gonzalez, a dedicated community organizer from Protect Rogers Park, shares gripping stories of how locals band together against ICE activities in their neighborhood. He explains the innovative use of Signal to coordinate volunteer verifiers, who monitor reports of ICE sightings and mobilize to protect vulnerable neighbors. With whistle alerts and nonviolent tactics, the community dramatically responds to threats. Gabe also discusses the emotional impact of recent kidnappings and his hope that grassroots efforts can foster change and safety in their streets.
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Real-Time Neighborhood Monitoring
- Community volunteers used Signal to create a real-time verification and response network against ICE activity.
- The system filters false alarms and mobilizes trained verifiers to slow or deter arrests in Rogers Park.
Use A Consistent Whistle Code
- Use a simple whistle code to warn neighbors: three long for sightings, three short for detentions.
- Keep whistle signals public and consistent so vulnerable people can quickly avoid danger.
Sanctuary Policy Creates Civic Gap
- Chicago's sanctuary policies limit police cooperation with ICE, creating a gap filled by community response.
- Protect Rogers Park assumes police will neither help nor hinder their volunteer efforts during raids.