Hours after Donald Trump’s second inauguration, Chicago braces for massive immigration raids

Less than 24 hours later, Chicago is preparing for massive immigration raids Donald Trump He was sworn in to begin his second term as president.

what happened: Mass eviction raids in Chicago are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, immediately after Trump’s inauguration on Monday. The action would be the first step in Trump’s pledge to deport millions of foreigners.

According to the Wall Street Journal, multiple sources involved in the immigration operation have learned that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intends to deploy 100 to 200 officers to conduct the week-long operation.

chicago alderman Michael Rodriguez Steps are being taken to prepare voters for the coming raids, with legal advice being distributed on cards. However, the exact start time of the operation is still uncertain.

Tom HomanTrump’s border czar Thomas Homan It had previously announced its intention to make Chicago the focus of mass evictions. He reiterated his commitment to the plan at a Republican event last month.

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“We’re going to start in Chicago, Illinois,” Homan said at a holiday party on Chicago’s North Side. “If the mayor of Chicago doesn’t want to help, he can step aside. But if he hinders us, if he knowingly harbors or conceals illegal aliens, I will prosecute him.”

About 10 million people have immigrated to the United States since the end of 2020, including legal and illegal arrivals and minus departures. This influx eases labor shortages and promotes faster economic growth.

why it’s important: The upcoming mass deportation raids in Chicago are an important step in the implementation of Trump’s immigration policies.

The scale of the operation, which involved up to 200 officers, underscored the government’s commitment to a tough stance on immigration. The impact of this operation is likely to be felt not only by the individuals targeted for deportation, but also by the wider community as it grapples with the social and economic impacts of such a large-scale operation.

The response from local officials like Rodriguez highlights the tension between federal immigration policy and the interests of local communities.

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