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Articles & Papers
- "Chicago’s Block Club Is Ready for ICE" (The Kicker) - This is the podcast episode itself, providing the context for all other resources mentioned.
People Mentioned
- Charles Thrupp (freelance reporter) - Injured by a pepper ball while photographing protests at the Broadview ICE facility.
- Stephanie Lulay (co-executive editor and co-founder of Block Club) - Discussed Block Club's experiences reporting on ICE activity and the lawsuit filed against federal agencies.
- Francia Garcia Hernandez (reporter for Block Club) - Shared firsthand accounts of ICE activity and its impact on Chicago neighborhoods.
- Donald Trump (President) - Mentioned in relation to threats of enhanced immigration enforcement in Chicago.
- Gregory Bovino (ICE) - Mentioned in relation to the use of chemical weapons on protesters and journalists.
- Secretary Nunez (Department of Homeland Security) - Mentioned in relation to official statements on social media.
Organizations & Institutions
- ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) - The primary federal agency discussed in the episode, involved in immigration enforcement and processing in the Chicago area.
- Department of Homeland Security - Mentioned as a federal agency involved in immigration enforcement and facing a lawsuit from Block Club.
- Block Club - A local digital news startup in Chicago that has been reporting on ICE activity and facing resistance from authorities.
- Columbia Journalism Review - The organization that produces "The Kicker" podcast.
Websites & Online Resources
- Block Club Chicago - The website for the news startup, where their reporting on ICE and other local issues can be found.
Other Resources
- Operation Midway Blitz - A federal effort in Chicago that has increased activity and news coverage.
- Operation At Large by CBP - Another federal effort by Customs and Border Protection mentioned in the context of arrest figures.
- The Bean (Millennium Park) - Mentioned as a location where border patrol agents have been seen patrolling and making arrests.
- Broadview ICE facility - The location outside of Chicago where ICE processes individuals and has been the scene of intense protests and clashes.
- First Amendment of the US Constitution - Referenced as protecting the right of journalists to report without fear of violence or arrest.
- "Know Your Rights" guides - Mentioned as resources Block Club has created for people interacting with ICE.