When Donald Trump becomes president, he has big plans for immigration enforcement. One of his first actions is to launch a large immigration raid in Chicago, just a day after he takes office, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
This raid, expected to start on a Tuesday, will last all week and involve between 100 and 200 officers from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The goal is to catch people who are in the U.S. illegally.
Although Trump’s team didn’t confirm the exact details, they did say that ICE will be working hard across the entire country, not just in Chicago. This means cities like New York and Miami may also see more arrests.
Tom Homan, Trump’s new immigration leader, said the operation will start in Chicago. He also warned that if Chicago’s mayor doesn’t help with the operation, he might face legal consequences. Homan’s message was clear: if local officials try to stop the raid, they could be prosecuted for helping illegal immigrants.
Immigration has been a big focus for Trump. During his presidential campaign, he promised to make immigration enforcement a top priority. He even mentioned that right after he takes office, his administration would begin the “largest domestic deportation operation” in U.S. history.
Trump plans to use all available resources from U.S. agencies to deport more people who are living in the country without permission. He is also expected to put pressure on “sanctuary” cities, which are places that have laws protecting people from deportation.
This plan marks the beginning of Trump’s continued efforts to control immigration and enforce strict laws, a central part of his presidency.
