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Investigation Launched into Housing Discrimination After Immigration Raid

1/23/2026

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The Illinois Department of Human Rights is investigating potential housing discrimination tied to a South Shore immigration raid in Chicago.
The department filed a formal charge against the building's owners, alleging they coordinated with federal agents to intimidate tenants, especially Black and Hispanic residents.
The September 30, 2022 raid led to the arrest of at least 37 Venezuelan nationals and prompted concern about agents' tactics.

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The Illinois Department of Human Rights is investigating potential housing discrimination tied to a South Shore immigration raid in Chicago.
The department filed a formal charge against the building's owners, alleging they coordinated with federal agents to intimidate tenants, especially Black and Hispanic residents.
The September 30, 2022 raid led to the arrest of at least 37 Venezuelan nationals and prompted concern about agents' tactics.