Day laborers face ICE raids, police harassment at Chicago hiring site
Jun 24, 2026 · Chicago, IL, Honduras, Guatemala
ICE agents conducted a raid at a Shell gas station hiring site in October 2025, arresting five day laborers, with three confirmed arrested by CBP. Chicago police have increased enforcement at the location, arresting day laborers and warning them to leave. Day laborers report dramatically reduced work opportunities and income since the raid, with some unable to find sufficient work to meet basic needs.
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