EPD Responds to CBP Activity, Reaffirms Local Policy

Post Date: 12/17/2025 3:38 PM

On December 17, 2025, the Evanston Police Department responded to several incidents involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations and contact with community members.

The Evanston Police Department does not, and will not, coordinate with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The department’s response was consistent with Local Ordinance 75-O-25 (Welcoming City Ordinance), the Illinois TRUST Act, and prior guidance communicated publicly by City officials. This approach reflects established policy and practice and will continue to guide the Evanston Police Department's response to CBP/ICE operations. 

The department’s focus remains on restoring order and documenting these incidents as they occur. Encounters between CBP and community members should be reported to the Illinois Accountability Commission.