The Block Club Chicago Podcast

Why Cook County Is Prosecuting ICE Protesters While The Feds Drop Cases

Episode Summary

A Block Club investigation found dozens of protesters arrested by state police are still facing criminal charges for minor infractions, such as sitting on a concrete barrier — even after Gov. JB Pritzker vowed to protect their First Amendment rights.

Episode Notes

A Block Club investigation found dozens of protesters arrested by state police are still facing criminal charges for minor infractions, such as sitting on a concrete barrier — even after Gov. JB Pritzker vowed to protect their First Amendment rights.

Host - Jon Hansen

Reporter - Mina Bloom

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