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Statewide: Immigration agents using stealth tactics

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Sean Crawford

Published October 30, 2025 at 9:27 AM CDT

An person is detained by federal immigration enforcement agents in the 1100 block of North Wood Street in the East Village neighborhood on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.

From wearing masks to concealing identities of vehicles, agents are raising concerns in Illinois and other states.

The Department of Homeland Security has said the tactics are needed to protect agents. But critics say it erodes public trust in law enforcement.

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