Chicago (APP)-Deputy Attorney General Emal Bo visited Chicago on Sunday to observe the launch of the rampup. Immigration implementationIn the third largest city of the country The Trump administration was promised, though some details of the operation became commonplace.
Boo said he was in Chicago on Sunday morning and witnessed the Department of Homeland Security Agents, as well as federal agencies, including the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives. Û” He did not say where the operation took place in the city or details of any arrests.
“We will support everyone at the federal, state and locally, who join this important mission to withdraw our communities,” Boo said in a statement. “We will use all available tools to remove obstacles and other illegal barriers that are in our efforts to protect the homeland. Most importantly, we will not rest unless work is done.
Jeff Carter, a spokesman for the US immigration and Customs Enforcement, said the agency “began conducting better target operations” in Chicago on Sunday, but refused other details, citing the ongoing operation. Spokeswoman from the FBI, ATF and Drug Enforcement Administration confirmed their participation but did not provide other information.
Chicago residents, especially in migrant circles, Is already on the edge For months expected by the Trump administration for widespread arrests. The environment has been particularly strained last week as Trump’s top officials Promised To launch an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago after Trump’s day Inauguration Before returning these statements.
Immigrants have rights groups Tried to prepare In case of arrest, immigrants with campaigns to find out their rights. City officials have done the same, similar information is published at public bus and train stations.
On Friday, Chicago Public Schools officials Was mistakenly believed The ice agents came to a city early school and made statements about it before learning to agents. The word for immigration agents in a school – who have long been off the limits of immigration agents Trump ended the policy Last week – sharply criticized by community groups and government JB Pratzkar.
The Democratic Governor, who is a constant critic of Trump, questioned the aggressive style of operations and the cooling impact for others, especially for law -abiding immigrants who have been in the country for years.
We need to get rid of violent criminals. But we also need to protect the people, at least Elijah and residents all over the country, who are doing only what we hope for immigrants. “
Chicago has been one of Trump’s favorite goals. The city has some strong sacred reservations, which prevent cooperation between the city police and immigration agents.
On Saturday, several immigrants based in Chicago filed a lawsuit against the ICE, which sought the order, which forbids some types of immigration raids in Chicago.
“Immigrant communities who have declared Chicago as their home for decades are scared,” said Antonio Guterres, a plaintiff against exile, said. “We refuse to live with fear and fight the efforts to keep our work back to the families we have done.”
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Durkin Richa not reported to Washington.
