Immigration crackdown stirs unease ahead of this weekend’s Chicago Marathon
ICE officials deny plans for immigration raids at the Chicago Marathon despite runner fears fueled by increased enforcement under the Trump administration, organizers report over 15,000 international participants.
- Many runners are concerned about Immigration and Customs Enforcement targeting them during the marathon due to increased immigration crackdowns.
- Guidotti stated, 'It is absolutely ridiculous to ascertain that ICE would conduct immigration enforcement to intentionally disrupt the marathon.'
- Rodriguez expressed worries about the impact on the hundreds, maybe thousands of individuals from out of town who come to run.
- Mayor Brandon Johnson assured that the marathon would proceed smoothly, stating, 'I want them all to come.
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Immigration crackdown stirs unease ahead of this weekend’s Chicago Marathon
By SARAH RAZA, Associated Press Michael Guidotti will have his driver’s license on him when he runs the Chicago Marathon, just as he did during every training run since summer. After the Trump administration escalated its immigration crackdown in the city, runners like Guidotti, 31, are worried they could become a target during Sunday’s race. “Just knowing that I do come from a Hispanic background and also that I am somewhat darker, and that the…
Michael Guidotti will take his driver's license when he runs the Chicago Marathon, just as he did during all his workouts since summer.
Immigration crackdown stirs unease ahead of this weekend's Chicag
Michael Guidotti will have his driver’s license on him when he runs the Chicago Marathon, just as he did during every training run since summer. After the Trump administration escalated its immigration crackdown in the city, runners like Guidotti, 31, are worried they could become a target during Sunday’s race. “Just knowing that I do come from a Hispanic background and also that I am somewhat darker, and that these individuals do seem to be tar…
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