Overview

• ICE spokeswoman Tanya Roman rejected claims of immigration operations at the race, saying it would be "absolutely ridiculous" to disrupt the marathon.
• The Chicago Park District debunked a viral post alleging agents would be stationed along the course, and organizers directed runners to a city "Know Your Rights" resource.
• Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson filed a lawsuit to curb federal actions, and Johnson issued an "ICE-Free Zone" order restricting federal use of city property.
• Federal activity in Chicago includes stepped-up raids and a Texas National Guard deployment, prompting some runners to carry identification or consider skipping, with clubs advising buddy systems.
• More than 50,000 runners are expected, including thousands from abroad and roughly 3,000 from Mexico, as local officials warn of reduced street support and business losses along the route.