It Could Happen Here ICE’s Ethnic Cleansing in Chicago
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Oct 6, 2025 Journalist Raven from Unraveled discusses alarming ICE raids in Chicago, sharing firsthand experiences from the protests where she was injured. The conversation dives into a traffic stop killing, the terrifying daily life for residents under federal scrutiny, and systemic targeting of marginalized communities. Raven highlights the military tactics used against protesters and the shocking realities inside detention facilities. The discussion raises critical questions about the implications of these actions, likening them to ethnic cleansing.
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Reporter Shot While Covering Protests
- Raven recounts being shot in the face with pepper-ball rounds while covering an anti-ICE protest and still reporting despite injuries.
- She describes swelling and ongoing medical follow-up but no broken bones.
Traffic Stop Killing With Missing Answers
- Raven describes a man killed after an ICE traffic stop where agents acted alone and shot him as he tried to reverse away.
- Video contradicts ICE's initial narrative and authorities have released minimal information.
Dispersed Raids Hide Scale Of Operations
- Raven says the ICE and Border Patrol operations are dispersed, fast, and hard to track across Chicago and suburbs.
- That dispersion helps them hide actions and leaves communities unaware until agents are gone.