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Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Six Individuals on Charges of Impeding Federal Agent Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations

Posted on October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Six Individuals on Charges of Impeding Federal Agent Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations
Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Six Individuals on Charges of Impeding Federal Agent Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations

Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Six Individuals on Charges of Impeding Federal Agent Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations Journalist and social media influencer Kat Abughazaleh responds to the indictments against her and others in protesting against ICE arrests in Chicagoland A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted six individuals for allegedly forcibly impeding…

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Cook County Commissioner Aguilar expresses strong support for “workers’ rights” at rally Thursday

Posted on May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Commissioner Aguilar expresses strong support for “workers’ rights” at rally Thursday
Cook County Commissioner Aguilar expresses strong support for “workers’ rights” at rally Thursday

Cook County Commissioner Aguilar expresses strong support for “workers’ rights” at rally Thursday Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar joined May Day Celebrations, May 1, 2025, and spoke at the rally in support of workers’ rights and immigration On Thursday, May 1st, Commissioner Aguilar attended the May Day celebrations in Chicago. Commissioner Aguilar spoke to attendees about…

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“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless”

Posted on December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless”
“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless”

“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless” America’s immigration system is not only messed up, but the language we use to discuss it is also inaccurate and misleading. The word “migrant” is a political term that really means “homeless,” and homeless people should never be dropped off on a street corner, especially in the…

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US Justice Department convicts Indian-based IRS scammer

Posted on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on US Justice Department convicts Indian-based IRS scammer
US Justice Department convicts Indian-based IRS scammer

US Justice Department convicts Indian-based IRS scammer Owner and Operator of India-Based Call Centers Sentenced to Prison for Scamming U.S. Victims out of Millions of Dollars. An Indian national was sentenced today to 20 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release in the Southern District of Texas for his role in operating…

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Pritzker to give financial aid to illegal and undocumented students

Posted on January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker to give financial aid to illegal and undocumented students
Pritzker to give financial aid to illegal and undocumented students

Pritzker to give financial aid to illegal and undocumented students The governor’s directive will also provide state financial aid to transgender students. Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid provides qualifying students an opportunity to apply for MAP Grants For the first time in Illinois, eligible undocumented students and transgender students who are disqualified from federal financial…

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Cicero Citizenship program helps 270 immigrants become citizens

Posted on June 13, 2018June 13, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero Citizenship program helps 270 immigrants become citizens
Cicero Citizenship program helps 270 immigrants become citizens

Cicero Citizenship program helps 270 immigrants become citizens Arcadio Delgado, The Town of Cicero Director of Citizenship, introduced some of the more than 270 immigrants who became citizens of the United States this year as a result of the Citizenship Committee’s work, guidance and education programs during the regular meeting of the Town of Cicero…

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Trump factor in Illinois being over-played

Posted on March 20, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Trump factor in Illinois being over-played

Trump factor in Illinois being over-played Just like in the 2016 presidential election campaigns, the mainstream news media is getting it wrong.  Every newspaper predicted that Hillary Clinton would easily defeat Donald Trump in the November 8, 2016 presidential election. Every poll, every pundit and every journalist made the prediction as if it were a…

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“Dreamer” accused in murdering South Carolina girl

Posted on October 13, 2017November 30, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Dreamer” accused in murdering South Carolina girl
“Dreamer” accused in murdering South Carolina girl

“Dreamer” accused in murdering South Carolina girl Tragic murder of S.C. girl by Obama DACA ‘dreamer’ changes debate over DACA Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement in response to the tragic murder of Diana Martinez-Gonzalez by “Dreamer” Daniel De Jesus Rangel-Sherrer in South Carolina. “The sad truth is, many…

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