Trump Administration Plans Deportation Raids Targeting Chicago Migrants

Chicago officials and advocates mobilize to support immigrant communities as large-scale federal deportation operations are expected to begin.

The Trump administration has announced plans for nationwide immigration raids, with Chicago identified as a key target starting this week.
Chicago's sanctuary city policies, in place for nearly 40 years, prohibit local police from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement efforts.
Officials, including Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor JB Pritzker, reaffirmed their commitment to protecting undocumented immigrants who have not committed violent crimes.
Community organizations are conducting 'know your rights' workshops and distributing resources to prepare migrant families for potential encounters with ICE agents.
Protests have erupted across Chicago, with activists voicing opposition to Trump's immigration policies and broader agenda as he begins his second term.