Threat of Immigration Raid Turns Chicago Hub Into Ghost Town
The second busiest retail corridor in Chicago is typically a bustling area dotted with taquerias and Mexican grocery stores in the southwestern part of the city. By Monday afternoon it had turned into a ghost town.
Chicago spared immigration raids Tuesday, but Pritzker warns feds may target '2,000 people'
After weeks of preparation by Chicago's immigrant communities, and a weekend full of fear amid multiple reports that the city would serve as the first major raid, there were no reports of immigration enforcement on Tuesday.
Irish immigration lawyer in Chicago “inundated” amidst reports of potential 'raids'
Undocumented immigrants are concerned as the Trump administration launches its "targeted enforcement plans." Irish immigration lawyer in Chicago Fiona McEntee says she's been "inundated" since reports emerged about the planned immigration raids.
Donald Trump's Reported Chicago Immigration Raid Sparks Alarm and Backlash
Trump campaigned largely on the issue of immigration, promising to carry out mass deportations of roughly 11 million illegal immigrants currently in the U.S.
Chicago immigrant hub neighborhood goes quiet amid fears of first Trump deportation raid
Chicago immigrant hub neighborhood goes quiet amid fears of first Trump deportation raid - Foot traffic is down and employees no longer showing up to work in Little Village, locals say
Despite reports of Tuesday immigration raid, Chicago was quiet on Trump’s first full day in office
Activists monitoring for immigration arrests said they had seen no activity, but the threat of deportations continues and the local community should remain alert.
Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement
The Justice Department is directing its federal prosecutors to investigate any state or local officials who stand in the way ...
DHS says 'criminals' cannot 'hide' in schools, churches as mass deportation fears grow in Chicago
The Donald Trump Administration has revoked the President Joe Biden-era memo for ICE and Border Patrol to "thwart law enforcement in or near so-called sensitive areas," according to a release from the ...
Chicago mayor reiterates opposition to incoming Trump admin's immigration reform
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reiterated his opposition to anticipated immigration reform policies when President-elect Trump ...
Have your I-9s ready: Chicago restaurants prep for Trump immigration sweeps
Since Trump’s victory in November, the American Business Immigration Coalition has held several dozen in-person and virtual ...
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What Trump’s immigration moves mean for migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in Chicago
Local advocates vow to challenge the legality of many of President Trump’s executive orders on immigration in the courts.
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Chicago's immigrant communities brace for immigration crackdowns
President Donald Trump has said immigration crackdowns will begin soon. It's not clear where, but in recent days Chicago has ...
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Trump's immigration policies spark concern over potential ICE raids in Chicago
As President Donald Trump returns to the White House, he is vowing to execute the largest deportation operation in U.S.
Prospect of an Immigration Crackdown Leaves Some Chicago Neighborhoods Bracing
Activists are holding meetings to advise people about their legal rights and families have been drafting powers of attorney.
Chicago PD says it ‘will not assist’ with upcoming ICE deportations
The Chicago Police Department vowed Monday to not comply with or assist federal agencies like ICE when it comes to deporting ...