1 day ago · CHICAGO (AP) — The Trump administration sued Chicago on Thursday alleging that ‘sanctuary’ laws in the nation’s third-largest city “thwart” federal efforts to enforce immigration laws.. The lawsuit, which also names the state of Illinois, is the latest effort to crack down on places that limit cooperation between federal immigration agents and local police.

1 day ago · The suit asserts that sanctuary laws in Chicago, Cook County and Illinois have obstructed federal efforts to enforce immigration policy. By Julie Bosman Reporting from Chicago The Trump ...

1 day ago · “The challenged provisions of Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County law reflect their intentional effort to obstruct the Federal Government’s enforcement of federal immigration law and to impede ...

12 hours ago · The raids in Chicago were expected to begin the day after Trump’s Inauguration. In the outlying town of Cicero and the southwest neighborhood of Little Village, businesses catering to the Latino ...

Jan 28, 2025 · The Chicago Immigration Court falls under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, which is a component of the Executive Office for Immigration Review under the Department of Justice.

1 day ago · Justice Department sues Illinois and Chicago over immigration enforcement. It appears to be the first Justice Department lawsuit against local officials for allegedly interfering with the Trump ...

Jan 27, 2025 · U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement began targeted operations in Chicago on Sunday as part of a nationwide effort that federal officials said resulted in 1,000 people arrested. A spokesman...

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The Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights is dedicated to improving services and engaging Chicago’s diverse immigrant and refugee communities through enhanced collaboration with community organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector.

Apr 19, 2024 · Chicago is one of several big American cities grappling with a surge of migrants. With help from state and federal funds, the city has spent more than $300 million to provide housing, health care and more to over 38,000 mostly South American migrants.