In a striking move that underscores the urgency of his administration’s immigration agenda, Donald Trump is poised to launch a sweeping immigration raid in Chicago just a day after his inauguration. According to sources familiar with the preparations, the operation is set to kick off on Tuesday and will unfold over the course of the week, deploying between 100 and 200 officers from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Tom Homan, the incoming border chief, made headlines during a recent event in Chicago, declaring, “We’re going to start right here in Chicago, Illinois.” His remarks drew a clear line in the sand for local officials, warning that any obstruction from the city’s mayor could lead to prosecution for harboring undocumented immigrants.
Immigration has been a cornerstone of Trump’s political narrative, gaining significant traction during his campaign leading up to the November 5 presidential election. As he stated earlier this month, “Within moments of my inauguration, we will begin the largest domestic deportation operation in American history.”
With plans to mobilize federal agencies nationwide, Trump aims to achieve unprecedented levels of deportations, continuing the aggressive strategies he initiated during his first term. The focus will also extend to pressuring “sanctuary” jurisdictions—areas that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement—into compliance.
As the city prepares for this formidable operation, the implications for Chicago and its immigrant communities are profound, signaling a new chapter in the nation’s ongoing immigration debate.
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