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Activists say immigration enforcement increased as Chicago waits for promised federal intervention
Federal immigration enforcement efforts have increased in Chicago and suburbs, resulting in over 15 arrests targeting sanctuary policies despite local opposition.
- Activists and officials reported an increase in immigration enforcement with over 15 arrests in a Chicago-area immigrant community last week.
- This rise followed the Trump administration's announcement to deploy immigration agents and possibly the National Guard to Chicago to target sanctuary policies.
- The enforcement included heavy ICE presence in West Chicago suburb, isolated traffic stop arrests, and agents using military-style gear, heightening community fear.
- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and activists such as Lawrence Benito acknowledged that immigration enforcement efforts have intensified despite local resistance, while a federal agent recently killed a man who was reportedly trying to flee.
- The increased operations deepened dread among immigrant communities and intensified calls to report immigration officer sightings over the past week.
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Activists say immigration enforcement increased as Chicago waits for promised federal intervention
Activists in Chicago’s immigrant rights network say there’s been a noticeable uptick in immigration enforcement in recent days as the nation’s third-largest city awaits federal intervention repeatedly promised by President Donald Trump.
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