Donald Trump's administration has initiated deportation operations in Chicago, with a strategy aimed at undocumented migrants amid strong local opposition. Local officials refuse to cooperate, creating fear among immigrant residents, particularly in neighborhoods like Brighton Park. The operation's target includes undocumented individuals with criminal records, yet the community feels broadly threatened, leading to significant school absenteeism. Advocacy groups assert that these actions are retaliatory against Chicago’s sanctuary city policies, reflecting the tensions between Republican and Democratic leadership over immigration issues. The situation has raised alarms over the impact on immigrant families and community wellbeing.
"The operation, which began on Sunday, is expected to be expanded in the coming days, with the presence of several Republican administration officials on the ground to guarantee results."
"Many children have stopped going to school. On the first day of Trump's term, 400 high school students stayed home, and since then the absenteeism rate has remained at 30 or 40 a day."
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