Part 6/7:
Local Measures to Protect Communities
In response, local authorities are taking steps to shield residents. County agencies now coordinate more closely with local police, such as Forest Preserve officers, who are called in when ICE activities are observed in natural reserves. Hospitals have also developed protocols to safeguard patients and staff from aggressive detention practices. These efforts reflect a broader desire within Chicago to resist and push back against federal enforcement practices that are seen as overreach and harmful to community cohesion.