Illinois Drivers Alliance Statement on ICE Raid Targeting Rideshare Drivers at O’Hare

Earlier today, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a raid in an O’Hare Airport parking lot where rideshare drivers wait between trips to pick up travelers. These drivers are essential workers who keep our city accessible, ensuring travelers can get from point A to point B safely every single day. The Illinois Drivers Alliance releases the following statement:

We are deeply concerned that the drivers’ due process rights were violated at O’Hare today. This is part of a broader pattern of attacks on immigrant families by an administration that continues to weaponize fear and division instead of investing in solutions that strengthen our communities. The Illinois Drivers Alliance rejects unconstitutional raids, and we stand shoulder to shoulder with all hard working immigrant drivers, families, and essential workers targeted by these unjust actions. Chicago is strongest when every worker – regardless of race, religion, or immigration status – is safe, respected, and living free from fear.

We are working diligently to gather more information and ensure that every person’s constitutional rights were respected and protected throughout this disturbing incident.