The Trump administration is preparing large-scale immigration raids in Chicago and other sanctuary cities this week, following similar operations in Boston and Los Angeles.
Border czar Tom Homan told CNN that “most sanctuary cities” are next, calling them “problem areas” for harboring illegal immigrants. President Trump has tied the raids to a broader law-and-order agenda that includes deploying National Guard troops to crime-plagued cities.
Reporter: "Are you trying to go to war with Chicago?"
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 7, 2025
Trump: "When you say that, darling, that's fake news." pic.twitter.com/C2DaMq6Hle
Chicago officials have braced for days. Mexican Independence Day celebrations were muted, with parades postponed amid fear of federal agents. In nearby Waukegan, the Latino Heritage Festival was canceled for the first time in 30 years.
Flyers circulated across neighborhoods reminding residents of their legal rights if confronted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The White House says sanctuary policies undermine safety by shielding criminals. Critics accuse Trump of militarizing cities and inflaming fear. Seven people were killed in Chicago over the weekend.
Monday Live: Trump Doubles Down On Cleaning Up Chicago As Rampant Crime Peaks In National Spotlight!https://t.co/A1W8KSfRWs
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) September 8, 2025
