Wait, so feds CAN use aggressive force?

Federal Immigration Enforcement Updates

• An appeals court curbed U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis’ restriction on feds' use of force and paused the release of hundreds of immigrants. [Block Club]
• Local clergy is suing feds for blocking their access to the Broadview ICE facility. [Sun-Times]
• Federal prosecutors are dropping charges against the woman shot by Border Patrol in Brighton Park. [Tribune 🔒]
• Meanwhile, hotline calls reporting federal agent sightings dropped to pre-“Midway Blitz” levels. [Block Club]
  

When Will the City Budget Pass? And How?

City Council rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget proposal this week, with alders pushing back on his corporate head tax. Meanwhile, Johnson says he’ll veto increases to garbage fees and grocery or property taxes. So what can we expect as the budget deadline draws closer? The Tribune’s Jake Sheridan and WBEZ’s Mike Davis discuss on today’s podcast. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]

This Week’s Must-Read

Life expectancy in the Loop is 87 years old. In West Garfield Park, it’s just 67 — that’s the widest “death gap” in the city. The gap affects Black Chicagoans most, with health officials naming heart disease, homicide, opioids, and cancer as main drivers. But residents say stress is a major factor. [WBEZ]

Hey Chicago, there’s a lot going on in the city. I know. Luckily, you’ve got this daily newsletter to help you keep it all straight. Were you paying attention this week?