Donald Trump is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act to send US troops onto the streets of more American cities, places like Portland and Chicago. He’s already sent federal agents to the latter, and they are laying siege to my hometown.

So I wanted to talk to Chicago Alderperson Jessie Fuentes, to share her harrowing story of being handcuffed by ICE inside a hospital while trying to protect her constituents. She describes the moment she was shoved and detained without cause — and what it reveals about Trump’s growing use of federal power in American cities.

You may have seen the viral video of Fuentes confronting those ICE agents. She was so calm, so strong, so civil. A rising star in the rough-and-tumble world of Chicago politics, Jessie Fuentes is a true American patriot, a model for citizens and leaders across our country. She’s also a great interview.

In our conversation, Ald. Fuentes recounts her arrest and the rising militarization of ICE under Trump — from masked agents to helicopter raids — and what it all means for democracy and for the safety of her city’s communities. She brings to life the human and political story behind the headlines: a young Latina leader confronting federal power with courage, calm, and conviction.