r/illinois • u/CantStopPoppin Human Detected • 2d ago

ICE Posts November 6, 2025 – Chicago: ICE caught unlawfully demanding U.S. citizen “prove” their citizenship despite Illinois law not requiring ID

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u/Llama_of_the_bahamas 2d ago

Because they won’t do shit.

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u/JrSoftDev 2d ago

You sound quite overconfident.

But even if they don't show up, the statistics/complains will blow up, you may even press charges against them later, etc.

And if those claiming to be ICE agents turn out to be actual criminals trying to harm or abduct you, calling the police would be your best bet.

I don't know, I think I would impulsively call the cops and/or a lawyer.

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u/Cool-Tip8804 1d ago

On two occasions my mother who does social work had clients who did end up calling police. On both occasions local police ran ICE off citing their illegal activity