Biss says DHS has no credibility
Daniel BissMayor of Evanston, speaking to Evanston RoundTable
Mayor Daniel Biss said DHS has repeatedly lied about its violent tactics and has no credibility.
“DHS has repeatedly lied about their violent tactics in Chicagoland and nationally. They have no credibility whatsoever.”
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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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Evanston RoundTable directly quotes Mayor Daniel Biss criticizing DHS's credibility, in an article explaining the Kavanaugh-stop legal standard DHS invoked.
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Biss made the remarks Tuesday afternoon, as Evanston RoundTable explained the legal standard DHS invoked for the stop.
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The remarks were distinct from Biss's earlier statement on the mayor's hospital-treatment and investigation update, which had been more measured in tone.
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Biss directly accuses DHS of repeated dishonesty about its tactics and says it has no credibility. This is a strong condemnation of the agency's conduct and truthfulness, beyond his earlier, more neutral statement about the incident.
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