"ICE detainee reveals video of drinking water apparently contaminated with worm-like creatures" www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
ICE detainee reveals video of drinking water apparently contaminated with worm-like creatures
‘Disturbing’ footage shared by California detainee surfaces amid wider complaints about conditions in ICE detention
theguardian.com
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office sent out a confidential bulletin which described the "National Lawyers Guild — a left-leaning collective once villainized by Joseph McCarthy — as the “legal representative” of antifa." theintercept.com/2026/07/07/a...
How Local Cops Are Running With Trump's NSPM-7 Attacks on Antifa
Local police accused the same legal assistance group targeted by Joseph McCarthy of being part of a vast antifa conspiracy.
theintercept.com
Unfortunately, we had to reschedule our annual celebration due to extreme weather conditions. The good news is that there are still a few tickets left for our new date this August. Get your tickets at bit.ly/nlgc2026
"What to know about the 'Broadview Six' scandal rocking Chicago's federal courthouse" chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/0...
What to know about the 'Broadview Six' scandal rocking Chicago's federal courthouse
High-profile cases are collapsing, judges want answers, and defense attorneys are calling for an investigation — and the possible prosecution — of Chicago’s top federal law enforcement official. Here'...
chicago.suntimes.com
Past @nlg.org president Bruce Nestor was featured on Democracy Now this morning discussing the new conspiracy charges filed against anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota. www.democracynow.org/2026/6/17/15...
“The Point Is to Spread Fear”: DOJ Charges 15 with Conspiracy for Anti-ICE Protests in Minnesota
Federal prosecutors in Minnesota have announced criminal charges against 15 people in connection with anti-ICE protests in the Twin Cities. The defendants are accused of “conspiracy to impede or injur...
democracynow.org
Longtime NLG Chicago member Flint Taylor has a new book out! He'll be sat Haymarket House this Thursday discussing it. Register here: www.haymarketbooks.org/events/813-t...
The Conviction Machine: Prosecutors, Politicians, and Police Violence in Chicago
Join Flint Taylor and Martha Biondi in a discussion about Flint Taylor’s latest release, The Conviction Machine: Prosecutors, Politicians, and Police Violence in Chicago.
haymarketbooks.org
Due to the warning for tornados, hail and severe weather happening across Chicago, we are sad to inform you that the 2026 NLG Chicago Annual Celebration is being postponed to Saturday, August 22, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, but want to prioritize everyone's safety.
Check out this important story from Injustice Watch! We're proud to see NLG Chicago member Luke Kula's advocacy for his client featured here.
Injustice Watch@injusticewatch.org · 2mo agoWe found cases in which Cook County prosecutors knew someone was in ICE custody and still requested a warrant when that person failed to show up to traffic court. Advocates argue it’s a violation of defendants’ due process rights. (Co-published with @chicagoreader.com)
"Grand jury improprieties revealed in court as ‘Broadview Six’ case unravels" www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/21/p...
Grand jury improprieties revealed in court as ‘Broadview Six’ case unravels
Just five days before a jury trial was set to begin, federal prosecutors have dismissed all remaining counts in the “Broadview Six” case.
chicagotribune.com
NLG Denounces SCOTUS’s Ruling Eviscerating the Voting Rights Act Read our full statement: https://www.nlg.org/nlg-denounces-scotuss-ruling-eviscerating-the-voting-rights-act/
We are so excited to announce our 2026 Annual Celebration Honorees! This year, NLG Chicago is excited to honor Antonio Gutierrez, Jim Fennerty, Rey Wences & Xanat Sobrevilla! Grab your tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-nlg-c... Read about the honorees: nlgchicago.org/2026/05/14/a...
Check out this upcoming symposium on human rights and local resistance. You can attend online or in-person in Philadelphia. Attendance is free if you're not requesting CLE credits. Register at bit.ly/HumanRightsLocalResist
Happening now: Cook County officials, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights and other immigrant advocacy groups are holding a presser outside the county's Domestic Violence Court in Chicago, re: federal immigration agents being spotted at 4 separate Cook County courthouses today.
"Broadview protesters sue feds over DNA collection after arrests, saying it violates rights" chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Broadview protesters sue feds over DNA collection after arrests, saying it violates rights
All four plaintiffs were arrested while protesting; two were charged but their cases were dismissed. They allege the cheek swabs used to collect their DNA violated their Fourth Amendment rights.
chicago.suntimes.com
"Feds Dropping Conspiracy Charges Against 4 Broadview Protesters, Attorneys Say" blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/29/f...
Feds Dropping Conspiracy Charges Against 4 Broadview Protesters, Attorneys Say
Federal prosecutors said they planned to drop the conspiracy charges against Kat Abughazaleh, Michael Rabbitt, Andre Martin and Brian Straw.
blockclubchicago.org
Five years ago, the Cook County Public Defender's Office's launched an immigration unit, the Trump administration's draconian immigration policies are now putting it to the test. Check out this article on the unit featuring NLG Chicago Board member Cruz Rodriguez! borderlessmag.org/2026/04/24/c...
Cook County Public Defenders Built an Immigration Unit Five Years Ago. The Last Year Tested It. – Featured – Borderless Magazine NFP
Cook County Public Defenders Built an Immigration Unit Five Years Ago. The Last Year Tested It. – Featured – Borderless Magazine NFP
borderlessmag.org
"Justice Dept. Charges Prominent Civil Rights Group With Financial Crimes" www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/u...
Justice Dept. Charges Prominent Civil Rights Group With Financial Crimes
nytimes.com
ICE: No U.S. citizens were arrested by federal immigration officers during Operation Midway Blitz. Us: That was a lie. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
ICE says 81% arrested in Operation Midway Blitz had no convictions, falsely asserts no citizens arrested
Todd Lyons, who on Thursday resigned from his position as acting director of ICE, also claimed in the letter to the Illinois congressional delegation that no U.S. citizens were arrested by federal imm...
chicago.suntimes.com
Last night, our friends @caarprnow.bsky.social now honored longtime NLG Chicago member Jim Fennerty at their annual working class awards dinner. Jim has been a mainstay of our chapter for decades, mentoring members, defending protesters in court and serving as a legal observer.
Join us at Haymarket House on June 11th for a night of celebration and reflection as we sustain NLG Chicago’s work for another year together! Get your tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-nlg-c...
2026 NLG Chicago Annual Celebration!
Join us at Haymarket House for a night of celebration and reflection as we sustain NLG Chicago’s work for another year together!
eventbrite.com
More cases dismissed! Earlier this week, we were in court with organizers who were arrested for sitting in at AIPAC's Office over their interference in Illinois' elections. Congrats to the activists on their win!
"Local officials warn of ICE arrests at domestic violence courthouse, decry feds violating state law" chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Local officials warn of ICE arrests at domestic violence courthouse, decry feds violating state law
The Cook County Public Defender’s office said since late February, federal immigration agents have been spotted entering or directly outside the Domestic Violence Courthouse at 555 W. Harrison St. At ...
chicago.suntimes.com
Today, prosecutors dismissed another 19 cases against ICE protesters! We held a press conference after court to call on State's Attorney Burke to drop the remaining cases. Read more: nlgchicago.org/2026/04/01/m...
"Judge rules Broadview protest curfew violates First Amendment" chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Judge rules Broadview protest curfew violates First Amendment
Judge Edmond Chang said Broadview's daily curfew "cannot stand under the First Amendment," but the village is allowed to maintain the "free speech zones" and can enact a curfew in specific circumstanc...
chicago.suntimes.com
"Attorneys in ‘Broadview Six’ case say conspiracy charges violates First Amendment, has ‘chilling’ effect" www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/16/a...
Attorneys in ‘Broadview Six’ case say conspiracy charges violates First Amendment, has ‘chilling’ effect
Lawyers in the case against immigration protesters in Broadview say it criminalizes First Amendment rights to speech and assembly and creates a “chilling” effect on the public.
chicagotribune.com
"Cook County prosecutors dismiss 21 cases against ICE protesters, including suburban moms arrested in sit-in" www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/04/c...
Cook County prosecutors dismiss 21 cases against ICE protesters, including suburban moms arrested in sit-in
Cook County prosecutors dismissed 21 cases that were filed against protesters at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center in Broadview.
chicagotribune.com
"A Block Club investigation found dozens of protesters arrested by state police are still facing criminal charges for minor infractions, such as sitting on a concrete barrier — even after Gov. JB Pritzker vowed to protect their First Amendment rights." blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/26/w...
Why Is The Cook County State's Attorney Prosecuting Nonviolent ICE Protesters?
A Block Club investigation found dozens of protesters arrested by state police are still facing criminal charges for minor infractions, such as sitting on a concrete barrier — even after Gov. JB Pritz...
blockclubchicago.org
Next week, join the Chicago-Kent Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild for their Week of Abolition events!
If you've been arrested while protesting, talk with your lawyer before making statements.
"Cook County prosecutors drop charges against 19 arrested during clergy-led protest at Broadview ICE facility" chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Cook County prosecutors drop charges against 19 arrested during clergy-led protest at Broadview ICE facility
Demonstrators were hoping those inside would hear their prayers, when a scuffle broke out with local law enforcement and dozens were arrested.
chicago.suntimes.com