America First Conference, Arlington Heights, IL

We gathered inside to learn about the illegal immigration crisis facing America. They gathered outside to call us names.

America First Conference, Arlington Heights, IL

The anarchists show up (if not show their faces) wherever we go...this was no exception.

America First Conference, Arlington Heights, IL

The crowd got rowdy enough that the cops called in reinforcements from surrounding departments, complete with riot gear.

Bank Calumet, Munster, IN

In protest of the bank's policy of granting mortgages to illegal aliens, Greg of IFIRE closed his account.

Bank Calumet, Munster, IN

At one of many protests here, CMP leader Rick Biesada was physically attacked by three men who ran off before the police intervened.

Bank Calumet, Munster, IN

The crowd (self-identified as socialists) on the day Rick and another CMP protester were attacked.

Home Depot, Cicero, IL

CMP members weather extreme cold to stand up for America and Americans.

Home Depot, Cicero, IL

Counter-protesters and one of their sponsors -- a radio station whose name, ironically, means "The Law" in Spanish!

Archbishop's Residence, Chicago, IL

Protesting the Catholic church's support of illegal aliens.

March 10 "Gran March," Chicago, IL

A shot from within the crowd that descended on Chicago's loop to demand amnesty, etc.

U.S. Post Office, Chicago, IL

We took to the sidewalk outside the main post office as people drove their tax returns up at the last minute to remind them where far too much of their tax money goes: to educate, incarcerate, and provide healthcare for people who are in the country illegally.

Fourth Congregational Church, Chicago, IL

The debate that never was: scheduled to be between the Minutemen and ICIRR, who pulled out at the last minute. The protesters still showed up, though, and proceeded to take over the church with stomping and chanting, then harass Minutemen as they attempted to leave safely.

Mexican Consulate, Chicago, IL

We came to proudly meet the 21st Century Paul Revere Ride led by Frosty Woolridge. The anarchists came to proudly...cover their faces and try to block us documenting the proceedings on a public sidewalk.

Mexican Consulate, Chicago, IL

This one intervened physically, and later let the air out of the cameraman's tire. Fortunately, the cops saw him doing it -- the court date was last month. Still waiting for the court-ordered reimbursement, though...

Holiday Inn, Hillside, IL

CMP protests a planning conference for more marches and activism seeking amnesty, open borders, yada yada yada.