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The Chicago No Kings rally comes as protests have ramped up against ICE and the Trump administration this week locally and in Los Angeles, where the National Guard and Marines have been deployed against the wishes of local leaders.
At 4 p.m. as protesters were gathering, a counterprotester came to the scene — prompting angry chants to erupt from the main protest.
The woman was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital where she was treated and released, Chicago police said.
Follow along for live updates as thousands of people nationwide have shown up at protests and rallies opposing ICE raids.
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On Saturday, as the military parade in D.C. takes place, the Chicago area is preparing for "No Kings Day" protests against the Trump administration.
Chicago is an anchor city for the "No Kings" protests Saturday, and city officials said they are prepared for the crowds expected.
Tens of thousands of protesters are expected to gather in downtown Chicago and across the country Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump’s administration. Organizers say the national No Kings Day of Defiance aims to reject authoritarianism,
The Special Response Teams (SRTs) are tactical units under ICE that use Bear Cat tracked vehicles, long guns and tactical vests in operations considered high risk. They were used in the raid on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ home, for example. They were most recently used in Los Angeles and are seen as among the reasons protests began.