In a display of force aimed at increasing arrests and generating publicity, the administration targeted the nation’s largest city, where sanctuary policies limit cooperation with ICE.
As the federal crackdown on immigration continues​, Mayor Eric Adams has been summoned to Washington to testify on New York City's sanctuary city status.
DHS Secretary Noem rode alongside federal agents targeting a high-profile Venezuelan gang member during immigration enforcement in the Bronx.
Bathhouse was issued a construction permit for a new, 3-story building in Chicago’s West Loop, designed by Gensler. This permit gives the client and contractors permission to break ground and begin construction.
President Donald Trump has promised a wave of deportations, which has caused fear and anxiety in New York City.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined federal agents Tuesday in New York City to announce the arrests of immigrants wanted on criminal charges, including a man accused of kidnapping who was seen on a viral video entering a Colorado apartment with reputed gang members.
Activists are holding meetings to advise people about their legal rights and families have been drafting powers of attorney.
On Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson received a letter from Washington, D.C. that states in summary that Chicago and other cities like it – notably Denver, New York and Boston – all of which hold sanctuary city status, are being investigated by the committee on oversight and government reform.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is now weighing a plan that could slap an automatic fee on drivers traveling in the downtown area.
Schools, churches and shops are feeling the chilling effect of the fear of deportation. One minister said fewer congregants were showing up for services.
President Donald Trump announced plans Wednesday to build a massive facility at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba to house deported migrants—following an escalation across the country in recent days as part of what Trump has promised would be the “largest deportation operation” in U.S. history.