Chicago fights terrorists and other serious criminals

This is one of those posts where you question the veracity of the source. I think it is true, largely because it is based on a series - not just one article - by The Guardian. Plus, the Chicago police department did not respond to the Guardian’s questions about the facility. The thrust of the series is that the Chicago police force is breaking the law as it violates the constitution.

The force works in secret at a place known as Homan Square. Here are some of the things that go on at Homan Square:

• Keeping arrestees out of official booking databases. 
• Beating by police, resulting in head wounds. 
• Shackling for prolonged periods. 
• Denying attorneys access to the “secure” facility. 
• Holding people without legal counsel for between 12 and 24 hours, including people as young as 15.

Chicago's anti-terror group is not alone at Homan Square. Several special units operate outside of it, including the anti-gang and anti-drug forces.

The following video summarizes the experience of one person who spent time at the Square.