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Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria speaks from the podium in the city council chambers as members of the gallery sit behind him holding signs protesting President Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Peoria police chief, mayor, residents decry ICE activities

Joe Deacon

Peoria Mayor Rita Ali and Police Chief Eric Echevarria spoke strongly Tuesday against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity that turned deadly in Minnesota as they sought to assure residents of the city’s commitment to protect the public.

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Federal Lawsuit Filed by Chicago Man Injured by ICE Agents

Associated Press

A man injured during a raid by immigration agents has filed a federal civil rights complaint in Chicago alleging authorities wrongly believed he was a…

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Illinois Senate leader touts bill to protect immigrants

Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Senate's leader is promoting legislation he says will protect immigrants from Trump administration actions. Several…