Thousands Gather for Anti-ICE Protest in Chicago
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The federal government has prepped Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactical teams for deployment to Chicago, city officials have learned. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reacted to the news during a press conference Wednesday.
More than 1,000 people have converged Tuesday in the Loop to protest the ongoing immigration raids by the Trump administration. Two protests against recent ICE arrests hit Chicago’s streets Tuesday, the latest in a string of demonstrations in support of immigrant communities in the city.
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement is preparing to deploy its Special Response Teams to five cities run by Democratic leaders and Chicago is among them, according to two sources familiar with the planning of future ICE operations.
Protests against Trump's immigration policies and ICE raids occurred in Chicago with thousands involved. A car incident was reported with no major injuries, and some arrests were made. Similar protests took place nationally.
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