Chicagoland 'ICE Sighting' Page Taken Down By Facebook At Justice Department's Request

Facebook removed the "ICE Sighting-Chicagoland" page, which had over 80,000 members, at the request of the Department of Justice. U. S. Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed the page facilitated doxing of ICE agents and contributed to violence against them. The page's administrator, Kae Rosado, criticized this action as an infringement on free speech and quickly created "ICE Sightings-Chicagoland 2" to continue reporting ICE activity in the community.

This move follows a series of federal arrests under "Operation Midway Blitz," during which two individuals have been shot by federal agents. Bondi stated the DOJ's commitment to working with tech companies to eliminate platforms that incite violence against law enforcement. The situation reflects ongoing tensions between federal authorities and local communities, particularly in response to aggressive immigration enforcement practices. Critics argue that the removal of the page is part of a broader effort to silence dissent and limit transparency around law enforcement actions. The conflict raises important questions about the balance between safety and free speech in the context of immigration enforcement.