"Demonstrators protest outside of an immigration processing center on September 26, 2025, in Broadview, Illinois. As the Trump administration expands immigration police surges across the country, what has stood out has been the acts of resistance. Communities and organizations have put together rapid response hotlines, protested outside hotels sheltering federal agents, and carried whistles to warn their neighbors when immigration police are nearby. That resistance has kept me alive and has been so necessary."
"Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino's surge of immigration police into Chicago has made national headlines for its cruelty and aggression. But what is important to understand about Border Patrol entering a neighborhood is the uncertainty. You never know when agents will show up or when they will decide to turn their presence into a public show of force. On some days, the neighborhood felt almost normal. On others, everything would shut down without warning."
The Trump administration expanded immigration police surges nationwide, prompting communities to organize rapid response hotlines, protests, and warning systems to protect neighbors. Rapid responses included protests outside hotels sheltering federal agents and carrying whistles to alert residents. Operation Midway Blitz targeted Little Village in Chicago, producing persistent uncertainty and psychological strain. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino's surge delivered aggressive, public shows of force, with helicopters and unpredictable raids. Streets emptied, vendors closed, businesses shut early, and parents stayed home to avoid exposure. Organizing efforts aim to meet material needs, maintain dignity, and sustain community resilience under threat.
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