Trump, Chicago

Chicago braces for immigration crackdown and deportations under Trump
President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming border czar vows that the biggest city in the Midwest will be “ground zero” for mass deportations, and officials across the political spectrum in Chicago are bracing for a showdown.
Chicago braces for Trump's immigration actions
Fears of deportations in the wake of President Trump's executive orders on immigration hadn't materialize by Tuesday afternoon, but local leaders are remaining vigilant and encour
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.
Why one Chicago alderman wants to work with Trump on immigration
Here & Now 's host Lisa Mullins speaks with Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez, a Democrat, about why he wants to work with President Trump's administration on immigration. Chicago is a sanctuary city and currently bans local police from working with federal immigration officials.
Chicago Restaurants Brace For Trump Immigration Raids as Misinformation Flourishes
I’m in Chicago where immigration raids are rumored. A restaurant owner just broke down crying, she lost 30% of her clientele, they’re staying indoors. “Esto se va a poner feo.” whether there are raids here or not the $ blow, fear is already here. And people say that’s the point.
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.
How Chicago Is Bracing for Mass Deportations
Chicago is bracing for President Donald Trump to enact his mass deportation policy and conduct sweeping immigration raids. In a Tuesday interview, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, a Democrat, reaffirmed that city authorities won't cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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 immigrant hub neighborhood goes quiet amid fears of first Trump deportation raid
Immigration czar Tom Homan said Monday that Immigrations and Customs Enforcement had “pulled back” a reported Chicago operation, after news of the potential plan leaked over the weekend, but that Americans will see the agency in action “real soon.
Chicago Businesses Sound Alarm Over Trump's Immigration Raids
Business leaders and employers across the United States, including in Chicago, are raising alarms over immigration raids as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to implement his mass deportation policy.
Chicago’s undocumented prepare for Trump’s crackdown
During his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to crack down on illegal immigration, with his so-called ‘border czar’ taking aim at the city of Chicago. CBC’s Nick Purdon goes there and finds a community living in fear but committed to fighting back.
Chicago schools, churches and hospitals vow to protect migrants in US illegally after Trump lifts ban that limited immigration arrests in safe spaces
CHICAGO — Elizabeth, a Chicagoan in the U.S. without legal permission and mother of three, is used to being involved in her ...
Trump authorizes ICE to target schools and churches as mass deportation fears grow in Chicago
The Trump administration authorized federal immigration authorities to target schools and churches, revoking a policy that ...
Faith leaders and teachers 'preparing for an attack' after Trump allows immigration arrests at schools and churches
Faith leaders, school administrators and teachers in this sanctuary city said they will fight to protect their communities ...
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 ...
DOJ threatens action against Chicago officials who interfere with immigration orders
A memo issued by the Justice Department calls for local officials who interfere with President Trump's sweeping immigration ...
DOJ threatens criminal charges against local officials who obstruct Trump immigration crackdown
Washington — The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to investigate state or local officials who they believe ...
Trump’s immigration crackdown leaves some families weighing the risk of sending kids to school
The Trump administration announced it would allow federal immigration agencies to make arrests at schools, churches and ...
Trump launches sweeping border crackdown, mass deportation push
President Donald Trump on Monday kicked off his sweeping immigration crackdown, tasking the U.S. military with aiding border ...