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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

David A. Marin, a director of enforcement and removal operations with Immigration and Customs, in Bell Gardens, Calif., on March 16, 2020. Illinois civil rights organizations have pushed Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release detainees at risk for complications from COVID-19.

Organizations fight to release immigrants facing COVID-19 risks in detention centers

May 27, 2020

As crowded conditions and personal protective equipment shortages threaten immigrants held in detention centers, Illinois legal groups and local advocates are pressing for their release. Over 1,300...

NorthShore University HealthSystem. NorthShore testing sites do not ask patients about their immigration status.

Undocumented Evanston residents face financial, medical struggles without government aid

May 21, 2020

Battling hunger, fear and financial strain, undocumented immigrants in Evanston are relying on local relief efforts to make ends meet during COVID-19. As federal stimulus checks provide relief to 140...

Lambda Theta Alpha chapter treasurer and event organizer Yurizet Villa. Villa spoke at the open mic event, sharing her stories of how immigration has directly impacted her with students.

Student groups host open mic event in support of undocumented immigrants

October 22, 2019

Members of Lambda Theta Alpha, a national Latin sorority, and Alianza, Northwestern’s Latinx student alliance, held a Tuesday open mic event at The Rock in support of undocumented immigrants. The...

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement office. ICE raids are expected to begin this Sunday, according to President Trump.

Northwestern, Evanston release statements prior to possible ICE raids on Sunday

July 12, 2019

Illinois residents have been preparing for potential raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The operation is slated to begin Sunday, according to President Donald Trump. Trump announced upcoming...

The city council heard comments regarding a DHSEM van at the Custer Fair and discussed the library parking lot property.

Residents discuss DHSEM vehicle, library parking lot at council meeting

June 25, 2019

During Monday’s council meeting, Evanston residents expressed concern regarding a Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management van seen at the annual Custer Fair on June 15. The van bore...

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