Federal Government Initiates Lawsuit Against Chicago’s Sanctuary City Policies
The Trump management has intensified its efforts to challenge sanctuary city policies by filing a federal lawsuit against Chicago. The suit accuses the city of obstructing federal immigration enforcement by limiting cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to the administration, Chicago’s approach hampers national immigration law enforcement and compromises public safety by providing refuge to undocumented immigrants. This legal action represents a notable escalation in the ongoing conflict between sanctuary jurisdictions and federal immigration authorities.
Central issues raised in the lawsuit include:
- Refusal to Honor ICE Detainers: Chicago’s policy discourages holding individuals beyond their release date at the request of ICE, which the federal government argues undermines deportation efforts.
- Restrictions on Sharing Immigration Data: The city limits the flow of…
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Author : Miles Cooper
Publish date : 2025-06-13 14:28:00
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