ICE Raids Nationwide, 956 Arrests Mark Record Day

President Donald Trump has lifted a 14-year-old policy that limited immigration enforcement in schools and churches, raising concerns among educators and community leaders about the impact on safety and inclusivity for immigrant students. Schools are reaffirming their commitment to protect student privacy and safety, while also instructing staff on how to handle potential immigration inquiries. Concurrently, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ramped up raids across major U.S. cities, including Chicago, where the largest number of arrests in a single day under the Trump administration occurred recently. Local officials and immigrant rights advocates express alarm over the raids, emphasizing that many of those targeted may be law-abiding individuals rather than criminals. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and other leaders support deporting those with violent offenses but oppose actions against law-abiding residents, advocating for a path to citizenship. These developments have generated significant fear and instability within immigrant communities, prompting organizations to distribute materials informing individuals of their rights during encounters with law enforcement.