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Chicago Leaders Mobilize Against Trump-Era Immigration Crackdown Plans

Chicago Leaders Mobilize Against Trump-Era Immigration Crackdown Plans

Chicago Leaders Mobilize Against Trump-Era Immigration Crackdown Plans Chicago officials, led by Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, are actively challenging anticipated federal immigration enforcement operations and a potential National Guard deployment attributed to the Trump administration. The pushback comes as federal agents are expected to establish a presence at Naval Station Great Lakes as early as this week, sparking community concern and protests. On Sunday, a prayer vigil led by parishioners from Waukegan’s United Giving Hope sanctuary took…

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Chicago Mayor Defies Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Amidst Growing Resistance

Chicago Mayor Defies Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Amidst Growing Resistance

Chicago Mayor Defies Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Amidst Growing Resistance Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order directly countering President Donald Trump’s latest immigration crackdown, signaling a growing wave of resistance across the nation. The move prevents the Chicago police department from collaborating with federal authorities on immigration enforcement, patrols, traffic stops, or checkpoints, while also restricting officers from concealing their identities with face coverings. Mayor Johnson has sharply criticized President Trump, accusing him of operating “outside the bounds…

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