Trump Administration to Begin Immigration Raids in Chicago Next Week, Reports Say
Immigration Raids
The incoming Trump administration will begin large-scale immigration raids next week, starting in Chicago, according to the Wall Street Journal. Up to 200 immigration officers are expected to arrive on Tuesday morning, with the raids potentially lasting all week, the WSJ reports.
What We Know:
* President-elect Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated on Monday. The Chicago raid is expected the following day, according to the Journal.
* Trump has pledged to pursue mass deportations once in office.
* The WSJ also reports that raids could occur in New York, Miami, Denver, and Los Angeles.
Border Czar’s Visit to Chicago:
Tom Homan, Trump’s border czar, visited Chicago last month and spoke at a Northwest Side GOP holiday party. He said his deportation plan includes verifying the status of asylum seekers and arresting those harboring migrants sought by authorities. Homan criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, urging them to negotiate a mass deportation plan.
“Chicago is in Trouble Because Your Mayor Sucks and Your Governor Sucks,” Homan Said.
He also warned he would prosecute Johnson if he interferes with ICE’s efforts to deport undocumented immigrants.
Conclusion
The Trump administration’s plan to begin large-scale immigration raids in Chicago next week has raised concerns among local officials and immigrant communities. The raids are expected to target undocumented immigrants who have been ordered to be deported, but the exact scope and timing of the raids are still unclear.
FAQs
* Q: When are the immigration raids expected to take place?
A: The raids are expected to begin on Tuesday morning and potentially last all week.
* Q: Where will the raids occur?
A: The raids are expected to occur in Chicago, as well as in New York, Miami, Denver, and Los Angeles.
* Q: What is the purpose of the raids?
A: The raids are intended to target undocumented immigrants who have been ordered to be deported.
* Q: What is the reaction of local officials to the raids?
A: Local officials, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson, have expressed concerns about the raids and the potential impact on immigrant communities.
