Crime & Law
Chicago Launches ‘Know Your Rights’ Ad Campaign on CTA System as Communities Brace for Potential ICE Raids
A southbound CTA Red Line train is pictured in a file photo. (WTTW News)
As communities brace for potential federal immigration raids under President Donald Trump, the city of Chicago is launching a “Know Your Rights” public awareness campaign on the public transit system, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office announced Thursday.
The campaign aims to educate residents about their rights in the event of being stopped or detained by federal agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.
Ads will be displayed on more than 400 screens across the CTA system, according to a news release.
Ads contain a QR code that directs riders to the city’s “Know Your Rights” campaign website, which includes a resource guide, FAQ and a flyer with information on how to prepare for a potential ICE raid and what to do if ICE comes to your home or workplace.
Resources are informed by organizations including the Resurrection Project, National Immigrant Justice Center and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
“Chicago will always be a Welcoming City, not just by ordinance, but also with our inclusive and loving spirit,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a statement. "Our ‘Know Your Rights’ campaign in collaboration with the CTA is a demonstration of our commitment to protecting and supporting all people of Chicago.”
Below is a “Know Your Rights” flyer available on the city's website in English and Spanish.
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