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On Wednesday morning, federal ICE agents violently entered Rayito de Sol daycare and arrested a teacher without a warrant, in front of children and parents. Trump and his deputies claim they are going after the worst of the worst, but they're targeting teachers, painters, laborers, parents, and anyone who fits their profile. I have called for an Inspector General investigation into ICE’s misconduct and will continue to document their egregious behavior until they are held to account. 

This week, I led the entire House of Representatives Illinois Democratic delegation in demanding that the Department of Homeland Security launch an investigation into the misconduct of ICE and CBP around Chicagoland. If this administration is going to use the levers of government to attack the innocent, then I’m going to make sure we use every lever of power we get to go after the guilty.

On Friday, ICE was seen throughout IL-05 kidnapping people, detaining U.S. citizens, and tear-gassing residents who dared to challenge ICE’s actions. My entire Chicago staff immediately responded to these reports by contacting ICE and the FBI to initiate inquiries, sharing information about sightings with community leaders and on social media, and providing on-the-ground support in our neighborhoods.

I encourage everyone who chooses to use their voice this weekend to do so safely and peacefully. I also hope to see you frequenting businesses in the Little Village and Pilsen areas, lending your support to the communities that need it the most right now.

Chicagoland has been reeling from the influx of ICE agents and their escalatory actions in our communities. Instead of helping lower the temperature, this week, Trump inflamed tensions by deploying the Texas National Guard into Illinois. The deployment of hundreds of ICE agents and National Guard troops is not only unnecessary, it’s costing us millions of tax dollars. None of it is making us safer.

Republicans had two choices: come to the table with Democrats or shut down the government. They chose to shut it down. Democrats passed the ACA's "premium tax credits" in 2021, and as a result, 11 million Americans have signed up for health insurance. Now, Republicans want to let those tax credits expire, which would mean price increases of 114% for 22 million Americans. I'm ready to negotiate a deal at any time, but Republicans need to come to the table.

My office is here to help during the current dramatic increase in ICE action in and around Chicago, and this administration's attacks on immigrant communities. As part of my commitment to aiding and protecting immigrants, I have launched an Immigration Protection Toolkit on my website. This page is intended to provide information and resources for anyone concerned about their safety or the safety of their loved ones. It also makes it easier for anyone who needs help to contact my office.

Political violence has no place in our nation. I have said this before, and I will continue to say it until this scourge has been eliminated from our politics. This week, Republicans introduced a resolution that required two things. First, that I condemn political violence. And second, that I honor the legacy of Charlie Kirk. I have done the first. But I cannot do the second.