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Trump administration launches immigration enforcement blitz in Chicago


Published on 2025-01-26 20:00:40 - CNN
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  • The Trump administration launched an immigration enforcement blitz in Chicago on Sunday that includes several federal agencies that have been granted additional authorities to arrest undocumented immigrants in the US,

The article from CNN, published on January 26, 2025, discusses the ongoing immigration enforcement actions in Chicago under the Trump administration. It highlights how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified its operations in the city, leading to a significant increase in arrests and deportations. Local activists and community leaders are expressing concerns over the aggressive tactics used by ICE, which they claim are causing fear and disruption within immigrant communities. The piece also touches on the political tension between Chicago's sanctuary city policies and the federal government's enforcement priorities, with Mayor Brandon Johnson criticizing the federal approach as inhumane and counterproductive. Furthermore, the article notes that these actions are part of a broader national strategy to enforce immigration laws more stringently, reflecting Trump's campaign promises to crack down on illegal immigration.

Read the Full CNN Article at:
[ https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/26/politics/chicago-immigration-trump-ice/ ]
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