Summary
A U.S. citizen named Dariana Fajardo was briefly detained by Border Patrol agents in Waukegan, Illinois, leading to the involvement of Mayor Sam Cunningham. Fajardo was accused of blocking law enforcement and found with a firearm, but was later released without charges. Mayor Cunningham intervened to help calm the situation and secure Fajardo's car.
Key Facts
- Dariana Fajardo, a U.S. citizen, was detained by Border Patrol agents in Waukegan, Illinois.
- The incident was captured on video near Waukegan City Hall.
- Fajardo was accused of impeding federal law enforcement and had a firearm.
- Mayor Sam Cunningham stepped in to help calm the situation and secure her car.
- The incident highlights increased scrutiny of immigration enforcement under President Trump's policies.
- Waukegan is about 36 miles from Chicago, an area with heightened federal law enforcement presence.
- Fajardo was released from custody and not charged, though she may still face charges.
- The city is involved in discussions about immigration enforcement and the impact on local communities.
