Civilians are taking action by tailing officers, guarding Home Depots, and patrolling their neighborhoods amidst a surge in resistance against ICE.
A recent incident in a working-class Latino and Black community on the East Side of Chicago exemplifies this trend. A car chase ended in the neighborhood, with federal agents pursuing a car allegedly driven by an undocumented immigrant.
Pauly, a resident, found three metal containers on his street: a tear-gas canister, a smoke-grenade can, and a pepper-ball projectile round.
The situation escalated into a protest as residents like Pauly came out to check on the commotion and more federal agents arrived.
Author's summary: Chicago residents resist ICE presence.