Chicago residents rally behind ICE deportations as DOJ lawsuit targets sanctuary policies
By avagrace // 2025-02-17
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  • The DOJ has sued Illinois and Chicago for sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with ICE, claiming they obstruct federal immigration enforcement.
  • Many Chicago residents support the lawsuit, arguing sanctuary policies lead to increased crime and strain public resources.
  • Chicago has spent over $500 million on housing and services for over 50,000 migrants since August 2022, causing issues like drug trafficking and overwhelmed public systems.
  • Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker defend sanctuary policies on humanitarian grounds, but critics like Alderman Lopez say they neglect local community concerns.
  • The DOJ is ramping up immigration enforcement, halting federal funding for sanctuary cities and targeting Chicago, highlighting the national debate over immigration policies.
In the heart of the Windy City, a growing chorus of residents is voicing frustration with local leaders over their refusal to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. As the Department of Justice (DOJ) takes legal action against Illinois, the city of Chicago and Cook County for their sanctuary policies, many Chicagoans are applauding the move. They argue that these policies have left their communities vulnerable to crime and disorder. The DOJ lawsuit filed in federal court accuses Illinois and Chicago of deliberately obstructing federal immigration enforcement. At the center of the dispute are laws like the Welcoming City Act, Cook County's Ordinance 11-O-73, and Illinois' Way Forward Act, which restrict local law enforcement from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). These laws prohibit police from sharing information about individuals in custody, deny ICE access to detainees and bar officers from inquiring about immigration status. (Related: Trump DOJ sues Chicago and Illinois over sanctuary laws, citing public safety risks.) For Chicago resident Vashon Tuncle, the lawsuit is a long-overdue step toward restoring order and safety in his city. Speaking on "The Ingraham Angle," Tuncle expressed the frustrations of many in his community who feel abandoned by local leaders like Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. While these officials defend sanctuary policies on humanitarian grounds, Tuncle argues that they are failing in their primary duty: Protecting the people of Chicago. "The people of Chicago, we love Trump," Tuncle said, reflecting a sentiment that has gained traction in neighborhoods grappling with rising crime and the strain of accommodating tens of thousands of migrants. Since August 2022, Chicago has welcomed over 50,000 migrants, spending more than half a billion dollars on housing, healthcare and other services through the New Arrivals Mission. For many residents, this generosity has come at a cost – with reports of increased drug trafficking, violent crimes and overwhelmed public resources. Tuncle's concerns are echoed by others who believe that sanctuary policies prioritize the rights of undocumented immigrants over the safety of law-abiding citizens. He pointed to the recent deportation of a migrant with a lengthy criminal history, including offenses against children, as evidence of the need for stricter enforcement. "Why is this guy leaving now in 2025?" Tuncle asked, highlighting what he sees as a failure of local leadership to act sooner.

Chicago remains deeply divided on immigration

However, Johnson remains steadfast in his commitment to Chicago's sanctuary city status. "Chicago is a welcoming city," he declared in a recent press conference, emphasizing that local police will not act as federal immigration agents. This stance has drawn sharp criticism from some city officials, including Alderman Ray Lopez. The alderman representing Chicago's 15th ward accused Johnson of catering to "hyper-liberal White progressives" while ignoring the concerns of other groups. The DOJ lawsuit represents a significant escalation in the ongoing battle between the federal government and sanctuary jurisdictions. It alleges that Illinois and Chicago's laws intentionally obstruct federal immigration enforcement, making it harder for ICE to carry out its mission of removing dangerous individuals from the country. The lawsuit also cites the TRUST Act, which prohibits local law enforcement from detaining individuals based on immigration violations, as a barrier to public safety. In response, Pritzker's office defended the state's policies, calling them compliant with federal law and accusing the Trump administration of undermining public safety. However, the DOJ has taken additional steps to pressure sanctuary cities, including pausing federal funding for jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with ICE. For many Chicagoans, the lawsuit is a welcome development. Tuncle and others believe that stricter immigration enforcement is essential to restoring safety and order in their communities. Visit Migrants.news for more similar stories. Watch Jesse Watters of Fox News discussing the surrender of sanctuary cities to the influx of illegals in this clip. This video is from the Son of the Republic channel on Brighteon.com.

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