Cat Sharp

The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”

That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.

Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.

BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.

"We are the best city in the world because we show up for each other & we do what's right," says @catsharpforcook.bsky.social. She also (as others have said) names that this is not the first person killed by ICE; they killed Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez in a nearby suburb of Chicago last September.

Community members in a dark park hold up lit signs that read Resist ICE

Community members in a dark park hold up candles to commemorate Renee Nicole Good and all of our community members who have lost their lives or loved ones to immigration enforcement

‪Grateful to the 40th Ward Neighbors and @mskellymhayes.bsky.social, @catsharpforcook.bsky.social and @andrefor40th.bsky.social among others for speaking at the vigil this evening.

We will not be silent. We will keep caring for each other and fighting back against this fascist violence together.

In Chicago's Winnemac Park tonight, a growing crowd of around a hundred neighbors have gathered for an emergency vigil for Renee Nicole Good, a 37 yr old mom shot and killed by DHS in Minneapolis today.

An important update from Team Cat:

64 days in Chicago: The story of Operation Midway Blitz President Donald Trump’s federal immigration enforcement operation led to most surreal autumn in Chicago history. What happened during those 64 days will be remembered for a long time.

64 days in Chicago: The story of Operation Midway Blitz. Our team fanned out to cover the before, during and after of the federal government’s months-long raid on an American city. This is worth your time to understand the United States today
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/28/c...

Whether you’re gathered with family, working a shift, spending time with friends, or finding quiet in your own way, I’m wishing you peace and joy this holiday season. May this Christmas remind us to look out for one another and keep building a community where everyone feels welcome and cared for.

My statement on the Trump regime’s attack on transgender youth and the entire U.S. health care system.

📬Vote-by-mail applications are now open. Apply today at bit.ly/cookcountyvbm 📬

I’m grateful to be in this fight alongside such a committed activist as Maggie. I look forward to continuing to work together for a more just and equitable Cook County.

My heart is with everyone in Sydney, and Jewish people worldwide, after today's horrific antisemitic attack. No one should have to fear for their life while celebrating a religious holiday. We all deserve to mark moments of joy without hatred and without fear.

As the sunset approaches, Team Cat would like to wish everyone a joyous start to Hanukkah. Chag Sameach!

I'm honored to receive an endorsement and support from the legendary David Orr!

David's lifetime of public service is an inspiring example of what good governance in leadership can look like.

I’m fighting back against these ludicrous charges that are meant to scare people out of speaking out against this administration’s inhumane treatment of immigrants. I won’t shut up, and neither should you.

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Excited to see this program continue! It’s helping thousands of families find financial security and allows families to put this money towards housing, healthcare, groceries or transportation without having to jump through hoops.

Reasons why your (a Chicagoan) 2024 property tax bill went up The second and final installment property tax bill for 2024 was mailed to Cook County property owners on Friday, November 14. Social media was abuzz as many people opened their mail (or checked the…

I'm by no means a property tax expert, but I compiled 8 reasons why your Chicago property tax bill (that you received last week) might have gone up

www.stevencanplan.com/2025/11/reas...

Join Us SATURDAY NOV 22 at Lincoln Park High School (2001 N Orchard) for our next Community Defense Workshop! We need to stay connected and prepared. Please share and repost this widely!

Thanks for sharing! More to come with the most recent installments hitting mailboxes. Happy to try to answer questions too.

Cat Sharp on Instagram: "This Government is Yours Presents: Property Assessement 101 (in under 5 minutes!) with Cat Sharp ! Check it out and repost/share!" In this video, Kat Sharp breaks down the complex process of property assessment in Cook County, making it easy to understand for homeowners. She explains how the Cook County Assessor's Office determin...

Cat Sharp (@catsharpforcook.bsky.social) has posted one of the better introductions to how Chicago/Cook County’s property tax system works that I’ve seen.

Apologies for the Instagram link but the video is longer than the 3 minute BlueSky limit.

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I'm having flashbacks: www.google.com/search?clien...

Protestors gathering for rally in support of @michaelrabbitt.bsky.social, @catsharpforcook.bsky.social, @katmabu.bsky.social and others indicted in attack on 1st Amendment rights to protest fee gov’t’s attacks on Chicagoans news.wttw.com/2025/10/29/d...

this was a good rally

@andrefor40th.bsky.social gave a short speech after Commissioner Degnen

Chicago stands in solidarity with @catsharpforcook.bsky.social, @katmabu.bsky.social, @michaelrabbitt.bsky.social and the rest of the Broadview 6!

#AbolishICE

I’m heading to court today for my arraignment on ludicrous charges brought against the #Broadview6 related to our protesting of conditions at the Broadview ICE processing facility.

Join us at 12:30 at Federal Plaza to stand up for our right to speak out!

We Will Not Be Silent: Stop ICE · Indivisible Chicago ICE and Trump's agents continue to attack our communities, kidnapping residents based on racial profiling and creating fear in our neighborhoods. They continue to use force against Chicago residents i...

Indivisible Chicago is organizing a rapid response rally at Federal Plaza on Wednesday at 12:30 as @katmabu.bsky.social @catsharpforcook.bsky.social @michaelrabbitt.bsky.social and others are being arraigned at 1:30 pm.

Signup not required. Show up and be loud.
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...

This isn't complicated. Cutting funding for libraries is a ridiculous and
counterproductive way to try to balance the City budget. I stand with our @afscme31.bsky.social librarians.

Appreciate this coverage but it is hard to explain to people not in the Chicago area that THESE ARE NOT PROTESTS.

This is people coming out of their homes, doing anything in their power to try to stop their neighbors from being kidnapped.

It is coming for your city next, please be prepared.

Ruben Torres reunites with his wife in Indiana after being detained by ICE for nearly two weeks. He is headed back to his daughter Ofelia

The Exec Committee of UNS condemns the blatant intimidation tactics of the Trump admin in filing federal criminal charges against Michael Rabbitt and Cat Sharp. Michael and Cat received our endorsement because we know that they are fighters who will stand up for our rights, which is precisely why Trump is targeting them. They both have our unwavering support today and tomorrow.

We’ve got your backs @michaelrabbitt.bsky.social and @catsharpforcook.bsky.social.