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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Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss confronted Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino during a street-level Title 8 immigration enforcement operation.
Blue city mayor confronts Border Patrol commander in heated exchange on camera
United States· 2025-12-18
Mayor of Evanston, IL slams DHS' account of violent arrest.
Trump admits he doesn’t know who the man he pardoned isUnited States· 2025-11-04
Mayor of Evanston, IL slams DHS' account of violent arrest.
‘I do believe that Republicans are going to have a bad day tomorrow’: Frank Luntz shares his 2025 election predictionsUnited States· 2025-11-04
Mayor Daniel Biss called on more residents to join the city’s 'rapid response' teams.
Border Patrol crash leads to violent arrest caught on cameraUnited States· 2025-11-03
Mayor of Evanston, IL slams DHS' account of violent arrest.
‘Bunch of liars’: Mayor of Evanston, IL slams DHS’ account of violent arrestUnited States· 2025-11-03
Mayor Daniel Biss disputed the agency’s account of the incident in an interview with CNN, calling DHS 'a bunch of liars.'
Evanston immigration arrests: Mayor says he’s opening investigations after federal agents are seen on videos punching personUnited States· 2025-11-03
Daniel Biss, the Democratic mayor of Evanston, condemned the actions of federal agents attacking residents.
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Hungary· 2025-11-01
Daniel Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Illinois, described being teargassed at a protest outside Broadview.
Chicago protest: DHS says officers fired at driver who ‘rammed the law enforcement vehicle’United States· 2025-10-05
Daniel Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Illinois, spoke about the incident in a video on his X account.
Protesters arrested outside Broadview ICE facility as governor slams DHS Secretary Noem’s visit to the stateUnited States· 2025-10-03
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss was teargassed during a protest outside an ICE facility.
ICE facility protest: Chicago-area mayor says federal agents tear-gassed himUnited States· 2025-09-19
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is running to succeed retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky and has taken actions to thwart ICE raids in his area.
Evanston mayor turns off cameras, surveils events to thwart ICE raidsUnited States· 2025-09-12