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Thousands March Against ICE Policies in Maywood Protest

10/15/2025

Summary

Story summary

On October 11, 2025, about a thousand people gathered at St. Eulalia Parish in Maywood, Illinois, to support immigrants and protest ICE policies.
Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) emphasized standing up for those living in fear due to government actions.
Participants marched to the Broadview ICE facility, where clergy were denied access to detainees.
The denial reflects a trend of increased aggression by ICE toward protesters.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished racially discriminatory quotas established since the 1920s. This landmark legislation allowed for increased immigration from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, significantly altering the U.S. demographic landscape. Protests today, like those in Maywood, Illinois, reflect ongoing struggles for immigrant rights rooted in this historical context.

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Story summary

On October 11, 2025, about a thousand people gathered at St. Eulalia Parish in Maywood, Illinois, to support immigrants and protest ICE policies.
Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) emphasized standing up for those living in fear due to government actions.
Participants marched to the Broadview ICE facility, where clergy were denied access to detainees.
The denial reflects a trend of increased aggression by ICE toward protesters.

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