It Could Happen Here It Could Happen Here Weekly 203
Oct 11, 2025
Raven, an independent journalist known for her coverage of ICE activities, shares her harrowing experiences documenting protests and on-the-ground raids in Chicago. She discusses recent ethnic cleansing patterns against Latinos and the challenges faced by local communities. Dr. Kavehota, a physician and host of House of Pod, offers insights into hepatitis B vaccination, debunks anti-vaccine misinformation, and emphasizes the importance of public health engagement. Together, they highlight the intertwining issues of immigration and health in today's political climate.
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Reporter Shot While Covering ICE Protests
- Raven was shot in the face by a federal pepper-ball round while covering protests at the Broadview ICE facility.
- She described swelling, ongoing medical checks, and seeing other reporters ambushed by masked federal agents.
Lack Of Accountability Escalates Federal Violence
- Raven argued federal agents behave worse because they lack local accountability and identification, creating a lawless dynamic.
- She contrasted trained city police with roving federal units who act like violent, chaotic street fighters.
Midnight Raid In South Shore With Devastating Scenes
- Hundreds of federal agents raided a South Shore apartment building at 1 AM, dragging naked children and adults from beds into vans, witnesses said.
- Residents reported separation of Black and non-Black people into different vehicles and traumatic scenes described as ethnic cleansing by Raven.