Overview

• Dariana Fajardo, 23, was taken into custody outside Waukegan City Hall on a charge of impeding a federal investigation, held for several hours at a Lombard facility, then released the same day.
• Fajardo returned to a packed City Council meeting where she received multiple standing ovations as residents and officials condemned federal tactics and described growing fear in the community.
• Mayor Sam Cunningham approached agents during the encounter to calm tensions and ensure Fajardo’s vehicle was secured, though he said he did not witness the moments leading up to the detention.
• The Department of Homeland Security said Fajardo boxed in officers with her vehicle and had a gun, while she says agents boxed her in; a Border Patrol agent told bystanders there was no warrant but cited interference with a federal operation.
• A news release reported additional detentions Monday at the College of Lake County and area Home Depot stores, and regional elected leaders and advocates planned public remarks on escalating enforcement.