Protests Erupt in Chicago, Los Angeles Over ICE Raids

Several protests are planned in Chicago in response to recent ICE raids and the federal government's intensified immigration enforcement, including actions taken in Los Angeles under President Donald Trump's administration. Demonstrations are scheduled at Federal Plaza and Chicago Immigration Court, organized by various social justice groups such as the Party for Socialism & Liberation, Casa DuPage, and the ANSWER Coalition, calling for defense of immigrant rights and opposition to what they describe as aggressive crackdowns. Local advocates, elected officials including Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García, and labor unions have voiced strong criticism of the raids, framing them as tactics of intimidation and control aimed at silencing communities and dividing working people. The protests follow incidents where immigrants were detained during routine appointments, and concerns have been raised about ICE seeking personal data from the CityKey municipal ID program, which is widely used by immigrants. Organizers emphasize solidarity with immigrant communities nationwide, particularly in Los Angeles, where the National Guard and U.S. Marines were deployed amid heightened unrest. These events highlight ongoing tensions over immigration policy enforcement and the local response to federal actions under the Trump administration.