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Foot traffic drops 50% in busy Chicago shopping district as Trump immigration raids loom
A bustling shopping district in Chicago known as the “Mexico of the Midwest” has seen foot traffic plummet by 50% — as residents say they fear the immigration raids promised by President
Chicago Businesses Sound Alarm Over Trump's Immigration Raids
Business leaders and employers across the United States, including in Chicago, are raising alarms over immigration raids as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to implement his mass deportation policy.
With Trump deportation raids expected to start in Chicago, advocates say they will safeguard immigrants
The incoming Trump administration is reportedly beginning mass deportations next week in the city and across the U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia said "the current threats are nothing new" and advocates are ready to fight for and protect the community.
Busy Chicago district known as ‘Mexico of the Midwest’ turns into ghost town as fears of ICE raids loom
Fears over possible ICE raids have heightened across the U.S., causing Chicago’s Mexican-American community Little Village to become deserted
Donald Trump's Reported Chicago Immigration Raid Sparks Alarm and Backlash
Trump campaigned largely on the issue of immigration, promising to carry out mass deportations of roughly 11 million illegal immigrants currently in the U.S.
Threat of Immigration Raid Turns Chicago Hub Into Ghost Town
The second busiest retail corridor in Chicago is typically a bustling area dotted with taquerias and Mexican grocery stores in the southwestern part of the city. By Monday afternoon it had turned into a ghost town.
Chicago braces for immigration crackdown and deportations under Trump
President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming border czar vows that the biggest city in the Midwest will be “ground zero” for mass ...
Justice department orders investigation of local compliance with Trump immigration crackdown
The Justice Department is directing its federal prosecutors to investigate any state or local officials who stand in the way ...
Chicago mayor reiterates opposition to incoming Trump admin's immigration reform
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reiterated his opposition to anticipated immigration reform policies when President-elect Trump ...
How Chicago Is Bracing for Mass Deportations
Chicago is bracing for President Donald Trump to enact his mass deportation policy and conduct sweeping immigration raids. In a Tuesday interview, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, a Democrat, reaffirmed ...
How cities across the US are preparing for Trump’s immigration crackdown
State and local leaders across the country are bracing for a tidal wave of aggressive immigration policies and possible mass ...
Trump goes toe-to-toe with sanctuary cities over deportation as illegal immigration crackdown set to begin
Sanctuary cities, like Chicago and San Diego, have doubled down on their commitment to be a safe haven for migrants and refuse to assist in federal deportation efforts.
Prospect of an Immigration Crackdown Leaves Some Chicago Neighborhoods Bracing
Activists are holding meetings to advise people about their legal rights and families have been drafting powers of attorney.
Fear of Immigration Raids Rise as Trump Fulfils Campaign Vow
It took only moments for President Donald Trump to shut down the CBP One app. On Monday, as he moved to fulfill campaign ...
Chicago PD says it ‘will not assist’ with upcoming ICE deportations
The Chicago Police Department vowed Monday to not comply with or assist federal agencies like ICE when it comes to deporting ...