Evanston Mayor Says He Will Be Going to ICE Raid Locations to Share Rights that People Have, Videotape, Bear Witness

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BISS: “Well, we need to be really clear about what we can and cannot do, and we want people to be aware of the risks so that they can make appropriate calculations. It’s part of why we communicate the way they do. And I know that there are people staying home. I know there are people keeping their children at home from school. There are businesses unsure about whether or not they should operate, and they’re making their own calculated decisions. But we have to do everything we can. And so we’re doing that both as a city and frankly, as individuals. I got trained in rapid response. So now when ICE comes to town, I get a text. I’m able to go immediately to the location, share rights that individuals have with them, inform them of their rights. Videotape, bear witness, hold ICE officials accountable. We all need to do what we can in this moment. We’re only going to be successful in protecting our communities from these attacks in solidarity.”