Chicago alderman handcuffed by ICE agents at hospital during enforcement operation
Oct 3, 2025·Location: Chicago Illinois
Country of origin: Mexico

On Friday, October 2, 2025, federal immigration agents handcuffed Alderman Jessie Fuentes of the 26th Ward at Humboldt Park Hospital while she was confronting them about an arrest. Fuentes asked agents if they had a signed warrant before being handcuffed and led outside the hospital. Agents were at the hospital pursuing a person who had been injured and brought for medical care. The incident occurred during broader immigration enforcement operations across Chicago that included tear gas deployment and multiple arrests, including at least one U.S. citizen. Mayor Brandon Johnson stated that elected officials have a First Amendment right to document ICE actions and inform constituents of their rights. Governor Pritzker called for an investigation into treatment of children during a separate federal raid in South Shore.
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- Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes files claim after being placed in handcuffs by federal agents
abc7chicago.com·Oct 21, 2025·archived copy
- Ald. Jessie Fuentes handcuffed by ICE while asking agents for patient's warrant at Humboldt Park hospital
Chicago Sun-Times·Oct 4, 2025·archived copy
- Federal Agents Handcuff Chicago Alderperson At Hospital ER
blockclubchicago.org·Oct 3, 2025·archived copy
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