Chicago Immigrant Community Fears Mass Deportations as Trump Administration Plans Raids

In light of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, immigrant communities in Chicago are increasingly anxious about potential mass deportations. Despite Trump's team reconsidering plans for immigration raids in the city, incoming border czar Tom Homan confirmed that aggressive actions are a priority. Local churches, including the Archdiocese of Chicago, have voiced their support for immigrants, with priests holding a Mass to show solidarity and preparing pastoral packs for families at risk of deportation. Cardinal Blase Cupich expressed deep concern over the reports of planned deportations, emphasizing the importance of Chicago's immigrant legacy. Community leaders are actively organizing workshops to educate immigrants about their rights and what to do if confronted by immigration authorities. The situation has sparked a broader conversation about the rights and protections of immigrants in the face of possible enforcement actions.