Immigrants in Chicago and other U.S. cities have been preparing for immigration arrests since President-elect Donald Trump won the November election.

Summary

Immigrants in Chicago are preparing for mass deportation arrests as Trump plans to target over 300 individuals with violent criminal records, alongside others without legal status.

Fear has prompted many to designate powers of attorney, plan for childcare, and install security cameras.

Community leaders condemned the plans, urging calm and emphasizing immigrants’ legal rights.

Advocacy groups are hosting workshops, while some families are creating contingency plans to manage their assets and protect loved ones.

  • SkeezixEnglish
    8•11 days ago

    56 riot vans and 34 armored national guard personnel carriers are sitting on the outskirt of Chicago now, waiting for the order.

    • Tiefling IRL
      5•11 days ago

      Note that they’ve mostly stopped saying illegal immigrants when talking about these. I fully expect them to come after legal and naturalized immigrants, even 2nd generation immigrants

      Of course, Melania and Musk won’t be affected