DOJ indicts Kat Abughazaleh for ICE protests
NBC News·2025-10-30 15:37
Legal & Political Landscape - A Democratic congressional candidate, Cat Abu Gazale, has been indicted for allegedly blocking vehicles outside a federal immigration facility [1] - The indictment alleges physical obstruction of an agent, forcing them to drive slowly [1] - Abu Gazale claims the charges are an attack on First Amendment rights and states she will not back down [2] Election Dynamics - The candidate is running for an open seat in Illinois's 9th Congressional District [1]