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- Politics
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ICE subpoenas Chicago for records of applicants in city ID program used by immigrants
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement subpoenaed the Chicago City Clerk's Office in April for the personal information of applicants to a municipal ID program popular with immigrants, an apparent new tactic in Republican President Donald Trump's plan to target Chicago as he seeks to ramp up deportations. The clerk's office received the summons on April 17 requiring the city to turn over the past three years of CityKey records, according to a copy obtained by the Tribune in a Freedom of Information Act request. The program was launched in 2017 by former Mayor Rahm Emanuel and city Clerk Anna Valencia as part of a stand against Trump. Asked whether the city complied with the subpoena, Law Department spokesperson Kristen Cabanban indicated some type of response but would not directly confirm whether it turned over documents to ICE, which demanded several years worth of data. 'We were responsive, within the bounds of the law and consistent with our Welcoming City Ordinance,' Cabanban said Friday. While Emanuel and Valencia trumpeted the safety of the CityKey application during its inception, promising that federal officials would not be able to track down applicants because the city wouldn't keep identifying documents, the situation has recently changed. Overwhelmed by demand for the IDs by Venezuelan migrants at in-person events in fall 2023, Valencia started offering an online application in December 2024. To meet state document requirements, the Clerk's Office has kept application materials for more than 2,700 people who used the online CityKey system since then, according to Diana Martinez, a spokesperson for Valencia. 'I don't think that's inconsistent,' Martinez said in a phone interview. 'That's why we were so careful to make sure that people were aware of what submitting their information to the online platform meant. … We try to let people know if you're at all concerned about your identity, please go in person.' The ICE subpoena called on the city to 'provide a copy of the application and all supporting documents for all individuals who applied for a CityKey identification card between April 17, 2022, and April 17, 2025, and used any foreign document as proof of identity, including but not limited to: consular identification card, foreign driver's license, or foreign passport.' The Tribune also obtained an ICE subpoena sent to Chicago's Department of Streets and Sanitation on March 21 that sought payroll records for current and recent employees as part of a worker eligibility audit. That department also deferred questions on its subpoena to Cabanban, who again said, 'We were responsive, within the bounds of the law and consistent with our Welcoming City Ordinance.' ICE spokesperson Erin Bultje declined to comment on both subpoenas, citing 'an ongoing investigation.' CityKey appeals to immigrants because it allows noncitizens to obtain a city government-issued ID. Now under a second Trump administration, ICE is going after those applications, including identification documents, after a recent explosion in demand for CityKey during the Venezuelan migrant crisis. It's unclear how many of the 87,100-plus individuals who sought a CityKey during the time period encompassed in ICE's subpoena are immigrants. The city clerk policy is to only retain records for those who apply via the online portal. The CityKey subpoena indicated the records were sought as part of an immigration enforcement investigation and demanded the clerk turn them over by May 1. The email address listed as the destination for the clerk's subpoena response included the abbreviation for the Document and Benefit Fraud Task Force and Chicago's Homeland Security Investigations division, the investigative arm of ICE. The task force's website says its mission is to 'target and dismantle the transnational criminal organizations and individuals that threaten U.S. national security and public safety – and address vulnerabilities that exist in the immigration system.' Meanwhile, the ICE subpoena for Streets and Sanitation records asked for forms for all employees confirming they are legally authorized to work in the U.S., a list of current employees and ex-staffers terminated 12 months prior to the subpoena date, payroll data for all employees and their Employer Identification Number, a list of all current city contractors and a list of all staffing companies and their rosters. The Streets and Sanitation subpoena references a 'Form I-9 Inspection,' an ICE audit that concerns whether an employer has complied with verifying its employees' eligibility to work in the U.S. The federal agency's website says employers who 'knowingly hired or continued to employ unauthorized workers' may be subject to civil fines or criminal prosecution. Both the clerk and Streets and Sanitation were warned in the subpoena that a 'failure to comply with this subpoena may subject you to an order of contempt by a federal District Court.' Immigrants and immigrant advocates have raised concerns about federal investigators getting their hands on identifying CityKey documents since the program's 2017 inception. A similar program in New York City raised red flags when Republican lawmakers sued to stop then-Mayor Bill de Blasio from purging applicants' personal information, though that legal challenge failed. Upon the municipal ID's debut, the city pledged not to keep copies of any personal information that applicants provide. But Martinez said the Clerk's Office keeps documents from people who applied for the card via the new online website because of an internal records retention policy concerning data submitted online. For most of CityKey's existence, all applications were processed at printing events where clerk staffers purged the papers on the spot after the ID was produced. Martinez said the online retention schedule, created by working with state officials to comply with the Illinois Records Act, mandates the clerk store CityKey documents submitted online for three years after the ID expires. The card lasts two years for ID holders under 14 years old and five years for recipients between 14 and 64. There is no CityKey expiration for those 65 and up, so their records are never expunged, Martinez said. All of that data is stored with the local software vendor Omicron Technologies, Martinez said, stressing there are multiple disclaimers on the online portal about the document retention. The website asks users to agree to the following: 'By using the CityKey online platform, you are agreeing to allow the Office of the City Clerk to keep a record of all the information you submit during your application process.' Asked whether the Clerk's Office intends to clarify its messaging to online applicants about if their records are safe, Martinez said, 'We actually don't guarantee that.' 'That's been our message throughout, especially once we launched the online platform,' Martinez said. 'We always want to encourage people to go in person if they have any concerns around their identity, whether it's undocumented people, whether it's domestic violence survivors or any other population.' The online disclaimers don't mention those specific groups, however, or the potential risks of their data being stored. The CityKey FAQ section only warns, 'Yes, the information submitted to the online platform is retained according to the City's retention schedule.' 'Protecting people's information is our number one priority,' the FAQ says. 'We worked closely with community advocates, data security professionals, and the City's technology department to create a program that is safe and secure.' In total, 145,825 CityKeys have been issued since its 2017 inception, per numbers provided by Martinez. For the period of time in the ICE subpoena — April 17, 2022, to April 17, 2025 — 87,163 individuals had applied for CityKey, 2,717 of them via the online portal starting in December. During Chicago's migrant crisis that began in 2022, new arrivals often sought official government identification while their federal asylum applications remained in limbo. The municipal ID also serves as a Chicago Public Library card, a Ventra transit pass and a prescription drug benefits card. To qualify for a CityKey, an applicant must provide documentation proving their identity and residency. Immigrants have used their Department of Homeland Security paperwork, passport, birth certificate, consular card or a letter from a nonprofit temporarily housing them. Many of the asylum seekers had come from Venezuela, which does not maintain embassies and consulates in the U.S. due to poor diplomatic relations. But the crowds at the events grew so large that migrants camped outside and fought for spots in line, leading Valencia to implore City Council for help at a budget hearing in October 2023. 'We're beyond the demand,' the clerk told aldermen. 'We're being crushed.' That was also when she floated the online portal.
New York Post
27-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Timberwolves fan becomes unexpected part of Game 4 in crucial final moments
This fan pulled the reverse Steve Bartman. A likely Timberwolves fan sitting courtside Monday night caught a ball that went out of bounds to give the Timberwolves a chance at a final shot with 0.3 seconds remaining in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. It's possible the game could have ended had the fan not pulled a Justin Jefferson and interjected himself with a nice catch, but it went for naught with the Timberwolves turning the ball over on the inbounds pass in the 128-126 loss to the Thunder that now has Minnesota in a 3-1 series hole. 3 The fan (in white shirt) catches the ball. @SMHighlights1/X It's generally accepted that fans are going to do what they can on balls in the stands to help their teams, although those Yankees fans who tried to wrestle Mookie Betts clearly took it a little too far. Bartman will forever be remembered for interfering with a foul ball that hurt the Cubs in their NLCS loss to the Marlins in 2003, though the team's 2016 title has helped null that pain. This fan could have cemented himself in Minnesota lore had the Timberwolves somehow won. 3 Gilgeous-Alexander hurls the ball down court. @SMHighlights1/X With Oklahoma City leading, 128-126, with 3.5 seconds remaining, Anthony Edwards missed a free throw and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Donte DiVincenzo fought for the rebound. Gilgeous-Alexander, the newly-minted MVP, corralled the ball and threw it down court in hopes of running out the clock. 3 The fan catches the ball. @SMHighlights1/X His pass, though, veered out of bounds and this fan caught the ball before it hit the ground. It's possible the clock would have run out if not for the fan. The referees initially said the Timberwolves had possession with 0.1 seconds remaining, which would have meant they could not get a shot off, but after a review they gave Minnesota 0.3 seconds. That time allowed them to attempt a tip-in, but Jalen Williams intercepted the pass to secure the two-point win. The Timberwolves now face elimination in Game 5 on Wednesday in Oklahoma City and Minnesota is an 8.5-point underdog at BetMGM.
News18
15-05-2025
- Business
- News18
'Treading Cautiously': Govt Sources Respond To Trump's 'Ceasefire' Claims, Say US 'Important Trade Partner'
Last Updated: Sources said the Centre knows it can respond to US President Donald Trump in its own way or sidestep as they have clarified that no mediation will be allowed on the Kashmir issue India is 'treading cautiously" when it comes to US President Donald Trump's claims on the 'India-Pakistan ceasefire" during a military standoff between the two neighbours, top government sources told News18. Trump had announced that India and Pakistan agreed to a 'full and immediate ceasefire" and claimed that it happened after a long night of talks 'mediated by the United States". According to the sources, as far as Trump's social media post is concerned, India is treading cautiously on it as these are 'sensitive diplomatic matters". 'The US is a very important trade partner, one of the most important and powerful allies that India has. Be it trade, tariffs, tech collaborations, investments or visas, a smooth relationship with the US is vital for India's growth story," the sources told News18. The sources said the central government knows it can respond to Trump in its own way or sidestep it as they have clarified that no mediation will be allowed on the Kashmir issue. They said ceasefire talks started with Pakistan 'pleading" for de-escalation, as India never wanted escalation unless provoked. 'No less than the PM himself has said this twice that only terror and PoK are on the table for discussion. In many ways, the Indian government has made it clear that it has handled this on its own with Pakistan and will continue doing it on its own terms," they added. 'NO COMPARISON TO KARGIL' 'There is no comparison to what we were during Kargil. We have increased our capabilities by leaps and bounds, and that was showcased by the DGMOs in two successive press conferences. Not just high precision strikes at nine terror bases, but also on Pakistan airbases. Visual evidence has corroborated India's claims," they said. Trump has said his administration stopped a 'nuclear conflict" between India and Pakistan, telling the two countries that America would do a 'lot of trade" with them if they ended hostilities. 'On Saturday (May 10), my administration helped broker a full and immediate ceasefire, I think, a permanent one between India and Pakistan, ending a dangerous conflict of two nations with lots of nuclear weapons," he said at the start of a press conference in the White House on May 12. He started the briefing by describing the events that took place over the previous few days in the Indian subcontinent. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes. Indian government sources in New Delhi have been maintaining that the directors general of military operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect. They said no third party was involved.
Eyewitness News
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
EFF MP Niehaus calls for whites-only enclaves to 'be eradicated'
CAPE TOWN - Segregated whites-only enclaves in post-apartheid South Africa, like Orania, have come under the spotlight in Parliament, with calls for their eradication. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) led Friday's debate in the National Assembly, with MP Carl Niehaus calling the Orania and Kleinfontein enclaves as an "insidious danger" to nation building. Parties across the board also voiced their opposition to the two areas, which only allow Afrikaners to take up residence, claiming it's a way to preserve their culture. The debate, sponsored by the EFF, follows the party's recent march to the Afrikaner-only Kleinfontein settlement near Pretoria. ALSO READ: • EFF vows to march to Kleinfontein again if it remains exclusive to Afrikaners • EFF submits memorandum of demands to Tshwane, urges city to take action against Kleinfontein • Kleinfontein, Gauteng's own 'Orania lite' facing battle to stay alive The party has now taken its fight to Parliament, calling for the area and other similar settlements to be dismantled. EFF MP Carl Niehaus: "These enclaves are a mortal threat to the very soul of our nation and to nation building. They must be eradicated." The African National Congress (ANC) agreed, with MP Joy Maimela saying that the enclaves should be closely scrutinised. "Such enclaves pose a serious threat to the progress we have made since 1994, and they must be critically examined for what they truly represent." The Democratic Alliance (DA)'s Janho Engelbrecht said that not all Afrikaners supported the idea of cultural seperation, but the country must uphold the right of communities to freedom of association and cultural expression as long it's within the bounds of the Constitution.
Wales Online
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Ding Junhui's dad made feelings clear as Zhao Xintong becomes China's first snooker World Champion
Ding Junhui's dad made feelings clear as Zhao Xintong becomes China's first snooker World Champion An inspired Zhao Xintong broke new ground at the Crucible on Monday as he was named Asia's first world snooker champion, and an iconic compatriot's father made his feelings known Zhao Xintong has become China's first World Snooker Championship winner (Image: Getty Images ) World champion Zhao Xintong earned the admiration of fellow Chinese snooker superstar Ding Junhui's father before his Crucible domination. Ding will forever be known as the potter who brought the game of snooker forward leaps and bounds in his homeland of China, inspiring generations with his trio of UK Championship titles and 2011 Masters win. The man who spearheaded the Asian nation becoming a powerhouse within the sport looked for the longest time as though he would be the first from its shores to be named world champion, reaching the final in 2016. However, that title now goes to a different man, who first tasted ranking success at the UK Championship in 2021. Qualifier Zhao, fresh off a 20-month ban for betting breaches as part of a match fixing saga that saw 10 Chinese players suspended, has rattled through the field in Sheffield and bested a resurgent Mark Williams 18-12 to lift the World Snooker Championship title and bank £500,000 on Monday. After the clash, The Cyclone spoke to TNT Sports about his win, and was queried on his influential countryman Ding, being informed about how highly the 15-time ranking winner's father regards him. TNT presenter Radzi Chinyanganya spoke to Zhao after his stunning win, and while on the topic of potter Ding, he said: "Ding's father is a big fan of yours. He says your character is very, very good. So even as a young boy, you had good character." The world champion replied: "Yeah, I know Uncle Ding. He helped me a lot before. And, when I was young, sometimes he would ask me, 'What do you want to do?'" Article continues below Ding's father reportedly thinks the world of Zhao (Image: PA ) While Zhao appeared collected in this chat, immediately after he claimed glory from Class of '92 hero Williams, who became the oldest-ever finalist when he made the showpiece this time around, the 28-year-old stated that winning this tournament was always a dream. "I can't believe it. I am so happy. It feels like a dream right now," said Zhao. "I can't believe it's come true. I can't believe what I've done this month. It's been really exciting. "My parents, Victoria and my girlfriend and my coach when I was wrong thank you. I'll have a good drink tonight to celebrate. I just want to thank everybody for their support. I was so nervous tonight. He put me under so much pressure." Opponent Williams was full of praise for the Chinese star, even comparing him to another sporting phenom who has brought on his own game leaps and bounds, Luke Littler. "I'm glad I'll be too old when he's dominating the game," revealed 50-year-old Williams, who already has 26 ranking titles to his illustrious name. Article continues below "I've got nothing but admiration for what he's done, coming through the qualifiers. He hasn't played for two years, bashed everybody up. There's a new superstar of the game. "It could be huge for the sport. It could open floodgates everywhere. He could dominate or at least give [Judd] Trump or Kyren [Wilson] a run for their money. "With the Luke Littler thing in darts. This is what snooker needed: someone like him coming through. It is bound to open doors. It will be front page on every news outlet going."
