Brandon Lee is communications director for the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. He joined the coalition in 2019 and previously worked with Asian Americans Advancing Justice–Chicago.
Case
Federal agents mistakenly detained an Evanston resident who later reported injuries. A witness and advocates criticized the force used, while an involved agent alleged resistance and local police opened an investigation.
Role at the time: ICIRR communications director interviewed by NBC Chicago
Statement summary
Lee condemned the Evanston incident as part of a broader pattern of violent federal enforcement.
“they are willing to attack someone”
Relative to the force used against the Evanston resident, Lee expressly criticizes violence and links this incident to a broader pattern. His statement is a condemnation of the treatment.
Statement dates: September 21, 2026
Statement dates: September 21, 2026
