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July 16, 2007 09:11 PM    View printable version     Link to this comment   
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February 8, 2007
July 16, 2007
BY NICHOLAS ALAJAKIS
Waukegan authorities say they are preparing today for thousands of people expected to descend on the downtown area to protest the city's proposed extension of immigration enforcement.

Waukegan Police Chief William Biang said his department is working with other local agencies to beef up enforcement for an announced rally that will coincide with the City Council's vote to reconsider application for 287(g) authorization.

Though thousands are expected, only about 175 will fit in council chambers. Admission will be granted only to those who have tickets, which will be distributed at Waukegan's south beach, beginning at 4 p.m.

The first 400 people will be given tickets, but only 174 are guaranteed admission.

If the council supports moving forward with 287(g), ultimately Waukegan police could obtain authority to begin deportation proceedings for illegal residents convicted of violent crimes.

That's something that many in the Hispanic community say would go too far.

Jose Guzman, a leader of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement in Waukegan, said various activist groups plan to protest against the council's vote beginning at 5 p.m.

Guzman said he expects anywhere from 3,000 to 5,000 people to show up for a nonviolent demonstration.
July 16, 2007 09:39 PM    View printable version     Link to this comment   
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February 5, 2007
Looks like there needs to be a few ICE buses in town on that day. Has anyone called to let ICE know they will have many bus loads of Illegal Alien Lawbreakers in one place.

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July 17, 2007 06:40 AM    View printable version     Link to this comment   
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Waukegan OK's 287(g) (**Illinois Community Supports Federal-Local LEO Cooperation on Illegals**)
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/ne... target="_blank">News Sun Staff Report (Breaking) ^ | 15 July 2007 | Chicago News-Sun

Posted on 07/16/2007 8:28:10 PM PDT by AmericanInTokyo

Waukegan OK's 287(g)

July 16, 2007 NEWS-SUN STAFF REPORT The Waukegan City Council late Monday night voted to not rescind their previous vote in favor of 287(g). Amid a packed council chambers, with thousands of protestors present both in favor and against the measure, the council voted 8-2 to proceed with plans to obtain 287(g) certification that will allow Waukegan police to initiate deportation proceedings against immigrants who commit serious crimes.



July 17, 2007 10:53 AM    View printable version     Link to this comment   
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June 12, 2007

Yea,way to go.One step at a time,but these cities will get America back.



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