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Federal agents detain grandparents in Franklin Park, family says
ABC News Local ^ | November 20, 2025 | ByMaher Kawash

Posted on 11/20/2025 7:34:43 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

FRANKLIN PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- It's been about a week since Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino and his team left the Chicago area.

But immigration operations still continue in the area as two people were detained by U.S. Department of Homeland Security federal agents in Franklin Park.

A family in Franklin Park spent the afternoon fixing the front door which federal agents knocked down Thursday morning while executing an arrest warrant for a man in his 60s. The family says that man and his wife were both taken into DHS custody for allegedly living in the country illegally.

The granddaughter of those two people was in the house as federal agents rushed in.

"It was very scary because even with the speaker they kept repeating his name that they had a warrant for his arrest it was really terrifying," she said.

The family says the man who was detained had already been deported about six years ago and then returned to the country.

Meanwhile, a 20-year-old woman says her grandparents aren't criminals, and she's grappling with the reality of life without them.

"It's really sad I want them to come back," she said. "At least my grandma I'm all alone now with the cats."

(Excerpt) Read more at abc7chicago.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: border; illegalaliens

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1 posted on 11/20/2025 7:34:43 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
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A gentle tear crosses my cheek.


2 posted on 11/20/2025 7:37:33 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Yay!

I voted for this!


3 posted on 11/20/2025 7:37:54 PM PST by Uncle Miltie (Real Genocide of Christians by muslims in Sudan and Nigeria gets no notice from Jew haters.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

WAS deported under the Biden administration?


4 posted on 11/20/2025 7:40:57 PM PST by Mark (DONATE ONCE every 3 months-is that a big deal?)
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Meanwhile, a 20-year-old woman says her grandparents aren't criminals, and she's grappling with the reality of life without them.

Bill Gates has a nicer home than I have. Can I just break in and decided I want to live well too? That's nuts. If the granddaughter is that sad she should move back with her grandparents to the 'home country'.

Doen't the press underhand that the person with the biggest pity party story doesn't NOT win citizenship. Maybe 'the press' should donate a portion of their wages to this girl and her grandparents so they can live large in the home country. Put their money where their mouth is...

5 posted on 11/20/2025 7:42:04 PM PST by GOPJ (Soros & democrats back criminals, dope dealers, illegals & terrorists.<P><I><B><big><center></B>)
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“a 20-year-old woman says her grandparents aren’t criminals”

Yes they are. They are illegal aliens.

The word “illegal” should give her a clue.


6 posted on 11/20/2025 7:42:22 PM PST by EastTexasTraveler
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"...had already been deported about six years ago and then returned to the country."

Says it all!

7 posted on 11/20/2025 7:42:52 PM PST by Brandonmark (November 5, 2024 - A New Day in America!Adam Schiff PARDONED criminal!)
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“the man who was detained had already been deported about six years ago and then returned to the country.”

__________

What part of, “get out of this country and stay out,” do they not understand.


8 posted on 11/20/2025 7:45:20 PM PST by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

So, if they’re grandparents they should get to stay?


9 posted on 11/20/2025 7:47:08 PM PST by digger48
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Yes. Grandparents can’t be charged with crimes ever.


10 posted on 11/20/2025 8:07:04 PM PST by BipolarBob (These violent delights have violent ends.)
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11 posted on 11/20/2025 8:08:28 PM PST by Bikkuri
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already been deported about six years ago and then returned to the country.

File this under "people unclear on the concept".

12 posted on 11/20/2025 8:10:17 PM PST by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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Thankfully, I’m a grandparent, so Ima gonna go rob a bank.


13 posted on 11/20/2025 8:17:54 PM PST by Uncle Miltie (Real Genocide of Christians by muslims in Sudan and Nigeria gets no notice from Jew haters.)
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Me too. Need help?


14 posted on 11/20/2025 8:27:10 PM PST by BipolarBob (These violent delights have violent ends.)
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Nah. I got this cuz they cain’t arrest me nohows…

But after, I’m buying, so come on by!


15 posted on 11/20/2025 8:34:25 PM PST by Uncle Miltie (Real Genocide of Christians by muslims in Sudan and Nigeria gets no notice from Jew haters.)
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“I’m all alone with the cats”

She should not have to deal with the smell on her own. s/

16 posted on 11/20/2025 8:36:20 PM PST by Deaf Smith (When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's for sure.)
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Meanwhile, a 20-year-old woman says her grandparents aren't criminals, and she's grappling with the reality of life without them.

Yes, honey, they are. They're here illegally and I'd put money on the fact that they've broken several other laws while living here illegally.

"It's really sad I want them to come back," she said. "At least my grandma I'm all alone now with the cats."

Boo hoo.

17 posted on 11/20/2025 8:55:47 PM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus….)
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I remember identifying an illegal alien who had been deported in 1953 whose name popped up in 1973 when he applied for a Farm Labor Contractor's License. Married with 4 kids and no record... Sad, but..., he had to go and was deported in lieu of his 18 USC 1001 violation. We had his deportation record photo and he was arrested after we confirmed his identity. I can remenber the BPA Agent with us saying he wished he could just identify three or four worthless Americans to ship out in lieu of the guy we were taking!!
18 posted on 11/20/2025 9:13:17 PM PST by ExSES (the "bottom line")
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19 posted on 11/20/2025 9:23:52 PM PST by Henry Hnyellar
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“about six years ago.” I’ll go with Trump 1.0Snuck back in through Biden’s open border.


20 posted on 11/20/2025 9:49:05 PM PST by gundog (The ends justify the mean tweets. )
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