Chicago Residents Protest ICE Tactics as Federal Agents March Downtown
Chicago residents are up in arms over recent immigration enforcement tactics, with federal agents conducting arrests near iconic downtown landmarks. The city's Latino community and elected officials have raised concerns about discriminatory stops and heavy-handed tactics, while other cities like Memphis and Portland brace for similar actions from USCIS.
The situation in Chicago has escalated with USCIS agents using boats on the Chicago River and marching in upscale neighborhoods. This has left residents feeling angry, fearful, and claiming discrimination. Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced the deployment of the U.S. military to protect USCIS facilities in Chicago and Portland, further fueling concerns about federal intervention.
Activists and elected leaders have expressed worry about discriminatory stops by USCIS agents. Chicagoans are uneasy after an immigration crackdown targeted immigrant-heavy and largely Latino areas. Similar concerns have been raised in Memphis, where Latinos and other residents worry about detentions regardless of immigration status. In Portland, Oregon, the state's National Guard will be placed under federal control for 60 days to protect Federal property. Illinois leaders have warned of a potential National Guard deployment due to USCIS enforcement tactics in Chicago.
The federal immigration enforcement surge has caused unease in Chicago, Memphis, and Portland. Residents and leaders in these cities are concerned about discriminatory stops, heavy-handed tactics, and the potential deployment of National Guard troops. As the situation evolves, it remains to be seen how these actions will impact the communities affected.
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