Cop Fired After Suggesting Local ICE Raids, Tagging Feds On Social Media | IL PatchPM

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Officer Fired Over Social Media Posts Suggesting Local ICE Raids

An investigation found he violated department policies by posting on social media suggesting that federal immigration authorities — including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection — conduct enforcement actions at several locations in and around the city.>>Read More.

Special Education Assistant Accused Of Sex Crimes Involving Child

She's accused of sending explicit images, exposing her breasts, purchasing alcohol for the minor, and attempting to lure the minor on Snapchat.>>Read More.

Election Judge Wins Doxing Lawsuit Over Fake Trump Facebook Post

An election judge won a doxing lawsuit against the township collector over a fake social media post about the Trump assassination attempt that circulated in summer 2024.>>Read More.

100 Students Walk Out To Protest ICE: School District

"We recognize that this issue, along with its ongoing coverage in media and social media, has made this topic a difficult and emotionally charged one for many students and families," a letter to parents said.>>Read More.

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