Illinois Congressional Candidate Charged for Blocking ICE SUV in Dramatic Social Media Video
Illinois Dem candidate charged with interfering with ICE is accused of impeding immigration enforcement by posting video of herself leading a mob that blocked an unmarked SUV in her district. The charges come as the candidate's 'Gen Z' appeal has gained traction among younger voters.
A Democratic congressional candidate from Illinois has been charged with interfering with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and posted a video on social media that appears to show her participating in a mob blocking an unmarked ICE SUV, according to a federal indictment. The incident is part of the charges against the 29-year-old candidate, who faces allegations of obstructing law enforcement officers. Details surrounding the incident are not specified, but the video posted by the candidate suggests a confrontation between protesters and the ICE vehicle. The candidate's campaign has declined to comment on the allegations.
