Jessie Fuentes
Jessie Fuentes is an alderperson in Chicago who recently made headlines after being briefly handcuffed by ICE agents while she attempted to ensure that proper legal procedures were being followed during an emergency room detainment of an immigrant.
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Jessie Fuentes, who offers kayak tours, expressed concern over the militarization of the main park in Eagle Pass.
Gobierno de Donald Trump anuncia expropiación de propiedades en Laredo, Texas, para construir muro fronterizo
Colombia· 2026-02-25
Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Breaking down Trump and Comey’s long history
United States· 2025-10-08
Chicago council member Jessie Fuentes was handcuffed for demanding a warrant from agents.
Chicago, represión y rebelión en la era de Donald Trump
Mexico· 2025-10-08
Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Mamdani reflects on October 7 attacksUnited States· 2025-10-08
Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Delays spread to major airports amid shutdownUnited States· 2025-10-08
Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while attempting to visit a man detained by ICE at a hospital emergency room.
Bystanders in Chicago help stop US Border Patrol from detaining manUnited States· 2025-10-08Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while attempting to visit a man detained by ICE.
Bondi gets upset about senator’s merger questionUnited States· 2025-10-07
Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while attempting to visit a man detained by ICE at a hospital emergency room.
White House criticizes judge who blocked Trump’s troop deploymentUnited States· 2025-10-07
Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
See Trump’s text exchange with Jake TapperUnited States· 2025-10-06
Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by ICE agents.
CNN asks Trump about his weekend call with NetanyahuUnited States· 2025-10-06
Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while attempting to visit a man detained by ICE.
House Speaker’s surprising admission about government shutdownUnited States· 2025-10-06
Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by ICE agents while visiting a detained man.
Illinois sues Trump for National Guard deployment plan to ChicagoUnited States· 2025-10-06Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by ICE agents.
Judge again blocks Trump from sending troops into PortlandUnited States· 2025-10-06Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while attempting to visit a man detained by ICE.
Portland protesters clash with federal agentsUnited States· 2025-10-06Chicago councilwoman Jessie Fuentes was handcuffed in a hospital while asking agents for a warrant.
Valiéndose de helicópteros y agentes químicos, policías migratorios intensifican acciones en Chicago
Dominican Republic· 2025-10-06
Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while attempting to visit a man detained by ICE at a hospital emergency room.
Video: Trump responds to judge who blocked his move in PortlandUnited States· 2025-10-06Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Video: How a plane gets intercepted over restricted airspaceUnited States· 2025-10-05
Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while attempting to visit a man detained by ICE at a hospital emergency room.
Pritzker responds to Noem’s claim Chicago is a ‘war zone’United States· 2025-10-05
Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by ICE agents.
Gas canisters thrown at protesters in ChicagoUnited States· 2025-10-05
Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while attempting to visit a man detained by ICE at a hospital emergency room.
Comedians guess word Trump says can’t be usedUnited States· 2025-10-05Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Judge blocks Trump from sending National Guard to PortlandUnited States· 2025-10-05Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while attempting to visit a man detained by ICE.
Scientists capture rare footage of endangered orca podUnited States· 2025-10-05Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while attempting to visit a man detained by ICE at a hospital emergency room.
Newly released body cam footage of Morgan Wallen’s 2024 arrestUnited States· 2025-10-05
Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Video: Caitlin Clark says Napheesa Collier made ‘valid points’ about WNBA leadershipUnited States· 2025-10-05Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes claims she was handcuffed by two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while attempting to visit a man detained by ICE at a hospital emergency room.
Chicago Alderperson says ICE agents handcuffed herUnited States· 2025-10-05Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes reported being handcuffed in a hospital emergency room during a confrontation with ICE agents.
Chicago protest: DHS says officers fired at driver who ‘rammed the law enforcement vehicle’United States· 2025-10-05
Alderperson Jessie Fuentes described her experience being handcuffed by agents at a hospital in Chicago.
Where things stand in Portland and Chicago as Trump officials promise imminent National Guard deploymentsUnited States· 2025-10-04
