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Podcast: The Block Club Chicago Podcast
Episode: Why Cook County Is Prosecuting ICE Protesters While The Feds Drop Cases
Description: A Block Club investigation found dozens of protesters arrested by state police are still facing criminal charges for minor infractions, such as sitting on a concrete barrier — even after Gov. JB Pritzker vowed to protect their First Amendment rights.
Host - Jon Hansen
Reporter - Mina Bloom
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