Daniel Biss
Daniel Biss is the mayor of Evanston, Illinois, and a Democratic congressional candidate aiming to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in 2026. He has been actively involved in local politics, advocating for immigrant rights and policies that protect residents from federal immigration enforcement, particularly during the Trump administration. Biss recently made headlines by turning off license plate cameras in Evanston to prevent data sharing with ICE, demonstrating his commitment to shielding his community from federal raids. His actions have sparked discussions about the balance between local governance and federal immigration policies.
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Mayor of Evanston, IL slams DHS' account of violent arrest.
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Mayor of Evanston, IL slams DHS' account of violent arrest.
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Mayor Daniel Biss called on more residents to join the city’s 'rapid response' teams.
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Mayor of Evanston, IL slams DHS' account of violent arrest.
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Mayor Daniel Biss disputed the agency’s account of the incident in an interview with CNN, calling DHS 'a bunch of liars.'
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Daniel Biss, the Democratic mayor of Evanston, condemned the actions of federal agents attacking residents.
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Daniel Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Illinois, described being teargassed at a protest outside Broadview.
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Daniel Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Illinois, spoke about the incident in a video on his X account.
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Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss was teargassed during a protest outside an ICE facility.
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Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is running to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky and has taken actions to thwart ICE raids in his area.
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