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Come With Me To Get Arrested This Chicago Lawyer Wants To Help You Fight Back Against ICE

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Rachel Cohen, a Chicago lawyer, leverages her TikTok platform to galvanize community support against ICE, reflecting rising tensions around immigration enforcement. After her arrest outside an ICE facility, she shares her journey from corporate law to civil disobedience, urging others to engage in activism. Cohen's videos serve as both a how-to guide and a rallying call, gaining substantial traction as Chicago braces for intensified immigration actions. In her resignation letter from Skadden, Arps, she criticized the firm's financial ties to Trump, which she viewed as compromising ethical standards. Cohen emphasizes that the struggle for immigrant rights transcends political parties and requires widespread public involvement.

She plans to continue her activism, collaborating with local organizations and encouraging others to join her efforts. Her narrative resonates with those questioning their role in social justice movements, drawing parallels to historical struggles for civil rights. Cohen's commitment to anti-authoritarianism underscores the urgency of addressing systemic issues in the immigration system.

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