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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DHS Preparing Large-Scale Chicago Operation
- DHS is planning an LA-style operation moving Customs and Border Protection, ICE, and Border Patrol to Chicago.
- Raven says this unprecedented federal presence in the Great Lakes region feels like a real emergency for communities.
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.