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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.
Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times
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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The former home of Mary Roff is located at 300 E. Sheridan Street in Watseka, while the Vennum house is at 135 S. Belmont Avenue.K’Von Jackson for WBEZ
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