The Chicago Police Department will not cooperate with upcoming ICE deportations.
Trump announced on Monday that he intends to put an end to illegal immigration into the US and initiate the procedure for deporting 'millions and millions' of criminal aliens to their native countries.
The Chicago Police Department announced on Monday that it will not cooperate with upcoming deportations by ICE in the city, in line with President Trump's plan to implement strict border security measures nationwide.
On Monday, President Trump returned to the White House and announced plans to address illegal immigration and a porous border during his inauguration.
"Trump announced that he will declare a national emergency at the southern border, immediately halting all illegal entry and returning millions of criminal aliens to their countries of origin. He also stated that he will end catch and release and deploy troops to the border to prevent the "disastrous invasion" of the country. Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to direct the government to eliminate the presence of foreign gangs and criminal networks, bringing devastating crime to U.S. soil, including cities and inner cities."
Although President Trump pledged to expel hazardous undocumented immigrants and return them to their homelands, Chicago authorities refused to cooperate.
The Chicago police department cannot assist federal immigration authorities with enforcement based on immigration status, as per the municipal code. Additionally, the department does not document nor share the immigration status of individuals with federal authorities.
An immigration agency can request assistance from a supervisor under city ordinance if they need help with a civil immigration enforcement operation.
If the request is related to civil immigration law, the supervisor will decline it. However, if it is unrelated, the supervisor will take appropriate police action.
"The Chicago Police Department will not provide assistance or intervene in civil immigration enforcement, as per the City of Chicago Municipal Code. However, we will still enforce the law if a crime is committed, regardless of the citizenship status of those involved."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reaffirmed his opposition to Trump's immigration reform plan a day after the police department issued a statement.
The city will adhere to the 2017 Illinois Trust Act, which prohibits local law enforcement from collaborating with federal immigration enforcement, as confirmed by the mayor's office.
"Johnson wrote on social media, "Chicago's commitment to protecting and supporting the city remains unwavering, regardless of the circumstances. We will continue to fight for justice and safety for all who call this place home.""
Despite residents' pleas for more resources, tens of thousands of illegal immigrants continue to reside in Chicago, with over 20,000 arriving since August 2022 and thousands staying in shelters.
Since August 2022, the city has spent $574.5 million on sheltering migrants, which has caused residents to express their dissatisfaction. At a city council meeting on December 3rd, residents opposed a proposed $60 million property tax increase aimed at addressing a $1 billion budget deficit by the end of the previous year.
Planet Chronicle Digital’s Joshua Q. Nelson contributed to this report.
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