Petition to Investigate the Chicago Border Patrol Raid
John Curtis, Mike Lee, Blake Moore, Celeste Maloy, Mike Kennedy, Burgess Owens
Why should people in Utah care about the Chicago Border Patrol - ICE raids? These aggressive tactics have far reaching consequences for communities nationwide. The use of excessive force, warrantless detention of U.S. citizens, and separation of families raises concerns about the erosion of civil liberties for ALL Americans raises concerns about the erosion of civil liberties and the potential for similar occurrences in Utah. The incident underscores the need for accountability and oversight of federal agencies, a issue that transcends state borders.
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John Curtis, Mike Lee, Blake Moore, Celeste Maloy, Mike Kennedy, Burgess Owens
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To: Members of Congress
We, the undersigned, urge you to investigate the recent Border Patrol raid in Chicago, which has raised serious concerns about the treatment of U.S. citizens and undocumented immigrants.
On September 30, 2025, a large-scale raid was conducted by Border Patrol agents in a Chicago apartment complex, resulting in the arrest of 37 people, most of whom were Venezuelan. The operation involved agents rappelling from helicopters onto rooftops and breaking down doors, causing widespread trauma and disruption to the community
Eyewitness accounts describe the raid as "an invasion" and report that U.S. citizens were temporarily detained, and children were pulled from their beds. Four U.S. citizen children were taken into custody because their parents lacked legal status. Residents also reported being handcuffed, zip-tied, and subjected to verbal abuse.
The Trump administration's escalation of immigration enforcement in Democratic cities has led to increased tensions and criticism over the use of aggressive tactics. The raid has been condemned by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who called it "authoritarianism"
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We demand that Congress investigate the following:
*The circumstances surrounding the raid and the treatment of U.S. citizens and undocumented immigrants
*The use of force and tactics employed by Border Patrol agents
*The impact on the community and the families affected
We call on Congress to hold the Trump administration accountable for its actions and to ensure that the rights of all individuals are protected.