Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling to attend hearing on possible collaboration between CPD, ICE

Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling was set Thursday to attend a hearing on complaints about possible collaboration between the Chicago Police Department and federal immigration agents.

While Chicago police have repeatedly said its officers never assist with immigration enforcement, Chicago residents have told stories to the contrary.

On Thursday night, Snelling will have the opportunity to set the record straight in what will likely be a packed room.

A chanting crowd showed up for a January meeting hosted by the same police watchdog group, called the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.

Chicago residents had the chance then, and will have the opportunity again Thursday night, to voice their anger over Chicago police, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection interactions.

Snelling did not attend the January listening session, but he will be present on Thursday night.

The agenda says Snelling will discuss CPD policies and training related to both federal immigration enforcement and Chicago's commitment to being a sanctuary city.

Organizers of the meeting apologized for hosting it during Passover.

They issued an explanation in a Facebook post: "Given the urgency of what we've been hearing from our most impacted communities- including reports of increased enforcement activity, we felt it was important to hold this conversation as soon as possible."

The meeting starts at 6 p.m., and will be held at Thomas Kelly College Prep, at 4136 S. California Ave. at Archer Avenue. It will be recorded and posted within 24 hours.

People can also attend virtually.