The Week in Review

Week in Review: New Evidence in Border Patrol Shooting; Mayor Vetoes Hemp Ban

Attorneys for Border Patrol shooting victim Marimar Martinez say newly released evidence shows agents saying “it’s time to get aggressive” and heaping praise on the shooter.

After winning the release of a trove of photos, videos and text messages, Martinez now plans to sue the federal government.

Federal officials say despite two deaths, the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota was a success.

Local leaders vow to fight for disaster relief money the Trump administration denied — despite residents still struggling after major storms last summer.

Meanwhile, CPS board members accuse the mayor of sabotaging the search for a new schools CEO.

Illinois’ latest lawsuit against the feds: fighting massive cuts to public health funding aimed at replacing lead pipes and stopping new HIV infections.

And it’s a battle of the state legislatures as Illinois and Indiana lawmakers ramp up efforts to land a new Bears stadium.

Guests:

Justin Kaufmann, Axios Chicago

Reema Amin, Chalkbeat Chicago

Sophie Sherry, Chicago Sun-Times

Alden Loury, WBEZ

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