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The Daily Northwestern

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


An Immigration and Customs Enforcement office. Illinois residents and local politicians have been preparing for a potential wave of raids in Chicago after a Twitter announcement by President Trump earlier this week.

Illinois residents prepare for possible nationwide ICE raids this weekend

June 22, 2019

Updated 6/22 at 3:40pm to reflect new information The possible raids have been pushed back, according to a tweet by President Trump posted Saturday afternoon. Trump said the "Illegal Immigration Removal...

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen speaks during a press briefing in June. Northwestern joined an amicus brief supporting Guilford College in its lawsuit against Nielsen's unlawful presence policy.

Northwestern signals opposition to stricter visa rules on unlawful presence

December 27, 2018

Northwestern signed an amicus brief along with 65 schools last week opposing changes to visa policies that make it easier to bar international students and scholars from reentering the country. The...

Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty looks on during a City Council meeting. Hagerty read a statement at Monday’s City Council meeting condemning President Donald Trump’s “zero tolerance” policy.

Hagerty, aldermen condemn Trump’s ‘zero-tolerance’ immigration policies

June 26, 2018

Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty on Monday read aloud an official proclamation condemning President Donald Trump’s “zero-tolerance” immigration policy and urging for the reunification of separated families...

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