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Day laborer detained in alleged retaliation

Oct 6, 2025·Location: Chicago Illinois

Country of origin: Venezuela

Day laborer detained in alleged retaliation
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Willian Giménez González, who is suing a group of off-duty police officers for harassment and abuse of day laborers at a Home Depot in Chicago, was detained and taken into ICE custody. His lawyer states the timing suggests the detention may be related to his lawsuit.

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