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ICE arrests U.S. citizen after disputed threat allegation in Chicago

Apr 8, 2026 · Chicago, IL

ICE agents arrested a U.S. citizen in Chicago after alleging she made a threat. The woman and onlookers disputed the allegation. Agents forced her to the ground and zip-tied her hands. The arrest followed a failed ICE attempt to access a nearby laundromat, where protesters had gathered.

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