ICIRR and Sanctuary Evanston jointly condemn violence
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee RightsCo-author of a joint statement with Sanctuary Evanston
In a joint statement with Sanctuary Evanston, ICIRR condemned the violence and called for elected officials to investigate.
“Federal agents assaulting people in the streets does not make our community safer for anyone.”
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Where this statement fits
Federal agents’ use of force during mistaken detention in Evanston
An Evanston resident reported injuries after federal agents detained and released him on September 20, 2026. Police said agents determined he was not their target. A witness and immigrant-rights advocates criticized the force used; an involved agent told police the man had resisted detention.
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Original reporting quotes Ryan and a joint statement by Sanctuary Evanston and ICIRR. The groups criticize the violence and call for investigation.
Before the quotation
In its September 21 report, the Sun-Times identified Sanctuary Evanston and ICIRR as joint issuers of a statement condemning the violence. The original release date was not independently established.
After the quotation
The joint statement affirmed neighbors’ dignity and safety regardless of status. The report said federal agencies could not immediately be reached for comment.
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Why this label?
Relative to the force used in the Evanston detention, the joint statement criticizes the conduct as harmful to community safety and calls for investigation. This is substantive condemnation.
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The Dispute Index. "ICIRR and Sanctuary Evanston jointly condemn violence". First published: 2026-09-22. Last updated: 2026-09-22. https://disputeindex.com/events/1389-in-a-joint-statement-with-sanctuary-evanston-icirr