As President Trump embarks on his second term, Chicago braces for potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting undocumented immigrants, especially in a city known for its sanctuary policies. Despite initial plans for raids immediately following the inauguration, sensitive leaks have prompted reconsiderations by ICE. Local leaders, including Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, vow not to support federal actions. Activists and local businesses are already feeling the impact, with many facing a decline in clientele due to fear of raids, emphasizing the broader implications for the community and economy.
"I'm in Chicago where immigration raids are rumored. A restaurant owner just broke down crying, she lost 30% of her clientele, they're staying indoors. 'Esto se va a poner feo.'"
"Sending multiple major enforcement operations to Chicago, a Democrat-led sanctuary city, would create the type of imagery to satiate the vocal anti-immigration camp within Trump's base."
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