The Department of Homeland Security is mobilizing 250 federal agents and vehicles at a military base in Illinois, gearing up for significant immigration enforcement operations in the Chicago area, as tensions rise ahead of the expected raids.
A group of parishioners held a prayer vigil at Naval Station Great Lakes as fears grow over upcoming immigration enforcement operations. Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson spoke out against Trump’s National Guard deployment plans.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem hints at expanding immigration enforcement operations across U.S. cities amidst rising crime rates. Tensions rise as local leaders push back against federal intervention.
The Trump administration is ramping up immigration enforcement in Chicago, mirroring tactics used in Los Angeles. Local leaders express concern as operations may begin as soon as Sept. 5.
In a controversial decision, a federal judge has ruled against a lawsuit aimed at blocking immigration enforcement at houses of worship, stating that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate a credible threat. This marks a significant shift in policy under the Trump administration.
