Family Taken By Feds Downtown Separated In Detention Centers Theyre Locking Up Children

U. S. Customs and Border Protection agents detained an Albany Park family—Noemi Chavez, Jaime Ramirez, and their two children—during a visit to Millennium Park. Witnesses described the emotional scene as the 8-year-old daughter, Dasha, clutched a doll and cried during the arrests, which were recorded and shared on social media. Chavez claimed that federal officers did not show a warrant, raising concerns over the legality of their actions.

Currently, the family is being held at O'Hare Airport, awaiting transfer to a detention center in Texas, while neighbors have provided essential supplies. The Ramirez family, who emigrated from Guatemala three years ago, are part of a majority Latino church in Albany Park, where the pastor, Tomás Sanabria, has been a key support figure. He mentioned that the church has been preparing its congregation for potential ICE activities, reflecting the community's anxiety over immigration enforcement. The incident has prompted discussions about the impact of such detentions on local families and the broader implications for immigration policy. This case underscores the emotional toll of immigration enforcement on children and families in the community.