1 day ago · CHICAGO (AP) — The Trump administration sued Chicago on Thursday alleging that ‘sanctuary’ laws in the nation’s third-largest city “thwart” federal efforts to enforce immigration laws.. The lawsuit, which also names the state of Illinois, is the latest effort to crack down on places that limit cooperation between federal immigration agents and local police.

1 day ago · Chicago’s path to being a sanctuary city began more than 40 years ago. Here’s a look back at the leaders and laws that have shaped Chicago’s involvement with the sanctuary movement.

1 day ago · The suit asserts that sanctuary laws in Chicago, Cook County and Illinois have obstructed federal efforts to enforce immigration policy. By Julie Bosman Reporting from Chicago The Trump ...

1 day ago · President Trump’s Justice Department sued the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago and local officials Thursday over laws creating a sanctuary city. Accusing the officials of impeding federal ...

1 day ago · The Department of Justice is suing the City of Chicago, the state of Illinois and Cook County over their "sanctuary laws" that limit cooperation with immigration authorities. The lawsuit, filed ...

1 day ago · The Trump administration sued officials in Illinois, Chicago and Cook County on Thursday over policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement authorities, accusing them of ...

2 days ago · Trump administration sues Chicago over 'sanctuary city' laws. 24 hours ago. Bernd Debusmann Jr. ... new Attorney General Pam Bondi also vowed to slash federal funding to so-called "sanctuary cities".

Oct 20, 2023 · Chicago has been a self-proclaimed sanctuary city for more than 38 years, with five mayors vowing to shield all immigrants in Chicago from federal agents, regardless of whether they are citizens, permanent residents or asylum seekers.

Jan 13, 2025 · As Chicago enters its 40th year as a sanctuary city, Mayor Brandon Johnson has reaffirmed Chicago’s commitment. Today thousands of refugees and undocumented immigrants have found a safe haven in Chicago — a point of pride for those who believe offering sanctuary is a matter of human rights and a point of consternation for those who see it ...

What does it mean that Chicago is a Sanctuary City? Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance means that the City will not ask about your immigration status, disclose that information to authorities, or, most importantly, deny you City services based on your immigration status. Why does Chicago choose not to partner with Immigrations Customs ...