Free Speech

Lawmaker, officer warns Elgin officer firing could chill free speech

(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker and law enforcement officer is sharply criticizing the city of Elgin’s decision to fire an officer over social media posts, calling the move… Read More

ICE, Illinois

Fired again: Suburban Chicago cop axed for pro-ICE posts a decade after his brief termination over Ferguson comments

A veteran suburban Chicago police officer was fired Friday after urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to enforce the law and remove illegal immigrants from his community. Read More