FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 3rd, 2025
Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org

WASHINGTON — The NAACP unequivocally condemns the recent egregious attack carried out by ICE in Chicago, where Black and Brown community members were violently detained in the middle of the night without cause. Let us be clear: this was never about immigration — this was about intimidation.

The actions taken are yet another attempt by this administration to numb our nation into accepting the inhumane treatment of Black and Brown people. These calculated displays of force are meant to instill fear, silence communities, and strip away the dignity of our people. But let us be absolutely clear — we are not deterred, we are not backing down, and we are not scared in the least.

“As a father, I cannot help but think about what it means for a child to be torn from their bed in the middle of the night, detained for no reason other than a show of force. The trauma inflicted on these young people and their families is unconscionable,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP President & CEO. “We are angry, but we are not deterred. We will not let this nation grow numb to such cruelty, and we will stand with our community.”

For over a century, the NAACP has rallied in defense of our communities. We have stood together against systemic oppression, brutality, and intimidation — and we will continue to do so. We will rally, we will resist, and we will support those impacted by this most recent attack, as we always have.

To those who believe in civility, human rights, and human decency: now is the time to stand with us. Do not allow our nation to be desensitized to injustice. Stand with the families harmed in Chicago. Stand with every Black and Brown person who has been targeted simply for existing. Stand with the NAACP as we continue the fight for dignity, equality, and justice for all.

We will not be silenced. We will not be intimidated. And we will never stop fighting for our community.