Chicago Prepares for Immigration Crackdown as Trump Administration Takes Aim
2025-01-19
The Wall Street Journal
As the third-largest city in the US, Chicago has been on high alert since November, bracing for the impact of Donald Trump's second term. With the incoming administration's tough talk on immigration reform and deportation, the city is preparing for a potential influx of immigration enforcement actions. The city's progressive policies and large immigrant population make it a prime target for the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Chicagoans are anxiously waiting to see how the new administration's policies will affect their communities, with concerns over immigration law, deportation proceedings, and migrant rights.