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.
Tensions rise in Chicago as the Trump administration seeks military support for immigration operations, sparking backlash from local leaders and concerns among residents. Former President Obama warns of risks to American liberties.
The Trump administration is eyeing a Navy base north of Chicago to launch federal law enforcement operations against undocumented immigration, even considering deploying thousands of troops amid tensions with the Illinois governor.