Alderperson sues federal government over ICE shove and handcuffing at hospital
Oct 3, 2025·Location: Chicago, IL

On October 3, 2025, 26th Ward Alderperson Jessie Fuentes was shoved and handcuffed by masked ICE agents at Humboldt Park Health Hospital while advocating for a detained constituent during Operation Midway Blitz. Fuentes filed a federal tort claims lawsuit in October 2025, and formally sued the federal government in May 2026 after the Department of Homeland Security failed to respond within the required timeframe. The lawsuit alleges battery, assault, false arrest, false imprisonment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, claiming Fuentes suffered shoulder pain, anxiety, nightmares, and emotional distress from the encounter.
Sources
- CBS News
- CBS News
- CBS News
- Ald. Fuentes sues federal government, alleging abuse during Operation Midway Blitz
Chicago Sun-Times·May 18, 2026·archived copy
- Ald. Fuentes sues feds over ICE confrontation at Humboldt Park hospital - Windy City Times
windycitytimes.com·May 19, 2026·archived copy
- Chicago alderperson Jessie Fuentes handcuffed by ICE agents at Humboldt Park hospital | World News - The Times of India
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