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CUDN By Amir AH Shakur (Facebook) –Feb 5, 2025, 3:30 PM CST |Updated 1 hour ago
Washington, DC (CUDN) -The Trump administration has just filed suit against the State of Illinois, Cook County, and the City of Chicago. They argue that these sanctuary laws “interfere” with Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s ability to arrest and deport illegal migrants. Justice Department officials told The News reporters that this is the first of many such lawsuits to come.
The Justice Department urged the court to step in. It argued that state and local laws in Illinois and Chicago prohibit the sharing of certain information with federal authorities. These laws make the apprehension of undocumented migrants in those jurisdictions more difficult. The lawsuit highlights several state and local laws. The Justice Department identifies these laws as inhibitors to the federal government’s ability to enforce US immigration law.
Newly sworn-in US Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks in the Oval Office at the White House on February 5, in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesCredit Image: )
Newly installed US Attorney General Pam Bondi (pictured, above) gave orders to the DOJ. She directed them to investigate jurisdictions that are impeding law enforcement. She emphasized that they be prosecuted when necessary.
In Pennsylvania, at least two major cities have enacted sanctuary policies. Meanwhile, leaders in a third city have signaled opposition to working with federal immigration authorities.
“We’ve identified Illinois, the city of Chicago, and Cook County. They all have laws and ordinances on the books that impede federal immigration enforcement. In particular, these include the Chicago Welcoming ordinance and the Illinois Trust Act,” a DOJ official said.
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The lawsuit arises during a broader debate about immigration policy in the United States. The Trump administration takes a hardliner stance on enforcement.
Chicago has long been a “sanctuary city,” with policies in place to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. This recent move follows several Controversial Executive Orders Signed by Trump. Most of these Trump “executive orders” have a severe right wing agenda. They (Trump Policies) have left most of the General population of the US Public in an uproar. More Details to come as the Story Breaks (glg)
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