Friday, February 13 - Investigate Border Patrol Shooting / Know Your Rights Trainings / Senate Debate Watch Party 2/19
Partner Action: Tell The Mayor to Investigate Border Patrol Shooting
On October 4, 2025, federal agents got annoyed that they were being followed on public streets. Border Patrol Agent Charles Exum swerved toward one of the cars resulting in a collision. Both cars stopped. Then, three federal agents got out of their car and began approaching the other vehicle. Afraid of what they might do to her, Marimar Martinez drove away. Border Patrol Agent Charles Exum raised his gun and fired multiple shots at Ms. Martinez. Exum later bragged in a group text to his friends, “I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes. Put that in your book, boys.”
The Chicago Police Department has never investigated Border Patrol Agent Charles Exum’s unlawful shooting of Marimar Martinez. State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke claims she can’t prosecute unless the CPD investigates and refers the case to her office for prosecution.
Mayor Johnson has issued an executive order about how the CPD should act in the future. But why isn’t the CPD investigating the crimes committed by federal agents during Midway Blitz?
Suggested Script:
CATEGORY: Complaint
SUBJECT: CPD must investigate the shooting of Marimar Martinez
Mayor Johnson must require the Chicago Police Department to open an investigation into Border Patrol Agent Charles Exum’s shooting of Marimar Martinez. If the CPD does not investigate the crimes committed during Midway Blitz, and refer them for prosecution when appropriate, ICE and Border Patrol agents will continue to believe there is no consequence for violating Illinois laws. This puts the people of Cook County in danger of being threatened, injured or killed. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Action via il-fafo.org
Partner Action: Know Your Rights Trainings
Learn how to protect yourself and your community during encounters with immigration or law enforcement. These workshop will cover our fundamental rights, how to assert them safely, and where to find trusted resources and support.
👉 Know Your Rights and Migra Watch Trainings
Sign Up Now: weekly Migra Watch and Know Your Rights trainings with Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights trainings or Know Your Rights trainings with The Resurrection Project
👉 Hands Off Chicago: Window Signs and More Resources from the Hands Off Chicago coalition.
Sign Up for ICIRR’s "Eyes on ICE" Text Network to receive text alerts when there is verified ICE activity in your IL neighborhood.
👉 Save, Share and Call the ICIRR Family Support Network Hotline: 855-435-7693
Report any ICE activity you witness immediately to ICIRR’s 24-hour hotline (also called the FSN hotline) so rapid response teams can be alerted. Be sure to report information according to S.A.L.U.T.E. - here in English and Spanish.
ICA Partner Action: Whistle Kit/Senate Debate Watch Party 2/19
Join Indivisible Elk Grove Township in blowing the whistle on ICE!
Whistle Kit making parties are a community safety practice rooted in resistance movements to help alert neighbors during immigration raids.
In moments like these, we’re reminded that protection is not just a policy, it’s a community responsibility.
Make new friends, watch the U.S. Senate debate, and discuss local and national issues, all while saving democracy by making Whistle Kits TOGETHER!
We will provide all you'll need, including zines, Know Your Rights cards, and whistle kit supplies! We ask that you take kits home with you to distribute to local business, neighbors, and anyone who is in this fight with us. Bring yourself, and perhaps a few friends!
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