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Black and Brown solidarity subverts divisive narrative behind Trump's immigration agenda

August 13, 2025

By U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly and U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García

Donald Trump is fanning a dangerous lie: that persecuting immigrants somehow be…

Issues:ChicagoCivil Rights and Women’s IssuesImmigration

A Venezuelan man who wants to donate a kidney to his brother faced deportation. ICE granted him one-year humanitarian parole

July 4, 2025

By Andi Babineau

Illinois Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, a Democrat, also worked behind the sc…

Issues:ChicagoImmigrationJudiciary Issues/Oversight

Impuesto a remesas, asalto a la dignidad

June 21, 2025

Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García

Cuando los inmigrantes envían dinero al extranjero, no es sólo para sus padres …

Issues:ChicagoFinancial ServicesForeign AffairsImmigration

Donald Trump’s remittance tax is a cruel double-tax on immigrant’s dignity

June 18, 2025

By Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García

Every week, millions of immigrants in the United States wire money across borde…

Issues:ChicagoFinancial ServicesForeign AffairsImmigration

Sen. Durbin, Rep. Garcia speak at Chicago No Kings Day protest

June 14, 2025

By CBS Chicago

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia spoke at the No …

Issues:ChicagoCivil Rights and Women’s IssuesImmigration

Community Leaders Protest Trump Over Immigration Policies

June 12, 2025

By Ashmar Mandou

Immigrant rights leaders and community activists gathered Monday morning in dow…

Issues:ChicagoCivil Rights and Women’s IssuesImmigration

ICE protests: Rep. 'Chuy' Garcia asked if Trump will send National Guard to Chicago

June 11, 2025

By Paris Schutz

As Illinois Gov. JB Prtizker preps for his testimony on the state's sanctuary l…

Issues:ChicagoCivil Rights and Women’s IssuesImmigrationJudiciary Issues/Oversight

Illinois Rep. Chuy Garcia: Trump’s actions are about ‘domination,’ not safety

June 10, 2025

By Roberta Wood

Trump’s “cruel and violent” actions are not about safety, said Illinois Congres…

Issues:ChicagoCivil Rights and Women’s IssuesImmigrationJudiciary Issues/Oversight

Local News Immigrant rights leaders speak out against Trump's policies during Chicago rally, protest

June 9, 2025

By Jackie Kostek, Jermont Terry, Shardaa Gray

Anti-ICE Protests in Chicago

Issues:ChicagoCivil Rights and Women’s IssuesImmigrationJudiciary Issues/Oversight

Some denounce Trump travel ban, but it's business as usual at O'Hare

June 9, 2025

By Elvia Malagón and Michael Puente

The effect of the ban was not apparent Monday at O’Hare Airport

Issues:ChicagoCivil Rights and Women’s IssuesImmigration