A military-style raid in Chicago’s South Shore led to 37 arrests and left residents stunned. As children were separated from their parents and apartments were reportedly ransacked, members of Congress stepped forward in support, calling the operation’s tactics into question.

In Newton, Massachusetts, a longstanding tradition has sparked a renewed uproar as city officials call it a safety risk. Residents are demanding to know why their near-century-old “Italian lines” custom must go, questioning the mayor’s decision and urging a transparent explanation.