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Candlelight Vigil Planned Amid Rumors Of Greg Bovino's Departure
Bridges // Fuentes Justice Collect of Southeast Side will host a community vigil in the East Side neighborhood, Friday, Nov. 14.
CHICAGO — Amid rumors of Border Patrol Cmdr. Greg Bovino, and federal ICE agents departure from Chicago, Bridges // Puentes Justice Collective of the Southeast will be holding a candlelight vigil in the East Side neighborhood, Friday, Nov. 14. Bovino has helmed Operation Midway Blitz, the Trump Administration's controversial deportation mission, which has sparked outrage from the community.
Related: DHS Denies Reports Bovino, Other Border Patrol Agents Leaving Chicago
Attendees are urged to bring candles, flashlights, pictures, flowers, family and friends to the “We Are Stronger Together: A Community Vigil To Stand Strong Despite ICE.”
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Gather at 105th Street and Avenue N, and 105th Street and 105th Street and South Ewing. The vigil will run from 5 to 7 p.m.
East Side residents are still fuming over border patrol agents, who rammed a car they were pursuing last month at 105th Street and Avenue N, resulting in a tense standoff with neighbors last month. When community members fought back, ICE agents deployed tear gas, according to news reports.
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