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Judge Bars ICE Attacks On Journalists And Protesters While Hearing Lawsuit

Judge Bars ICE Attacks On Journalists And Protesters While Hearing Lawsuit

In Chicago, U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis issued a temporary restraining order to protect journalists and protesters from attacks by federal agents.
Kevin Gosztola Oct 9, 2025
Lawsuit Challenges ICE's Brutal Silencing Of Press, Protesters In Chicago

Lawsuit Challenges ICE's Brutal Silencing Of Press, Protesters In Chicago

Media organizations, journalists, clergy, and citizens in the Chicagoland area sued officials in President Donald Trump’s administration for systematically violating their First Amendment rights.  To protect the constitutional rights of journalists and residents engaged in freedom of expression and assembly and freedom of the press, the plaintiffs seek an
Kevin Gosztola Oct 6, 2025
Chicago Journalist Detained For Several Hours By Federal Agents

Chicago Journalist Detained For Several Hours By Federal Agents

On September 27, federal agents outside an ICE facility detained Chicago journalist Steve Held, the co-founder of Unraveled Press, during an evening of attacks on peaceful protesters. He was released the following day after midnight.  The Triibe, a Black news media organization that has partnered with Unraveled Press and the
Kevin Gosztola Sep 29, 2025
Chicago Police Arrest Several Journalists While Cracking Down On DNC Protest

Chicago Police Arrest Several Journalists While Cracking Down On DNC Protest

"Why are you arresting press?" independent reporter Talia Jane and numerous others chanted as police arrested credentialed journalists covering DNC protests
Kevin Gosztola Aug 21, 2024

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