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A number of protests in Chicago and surrounding suburbs are planned for the weekend as demonstrations opposing federal immigration raids and President Donald Trump's polices continue.
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The demonstration is the latest of several recent rallies in support of America's immigrant communities and against Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- More anti-ICE Chicago protests are expected on Thursday, immigration advocates say. Organizers plan to speak and march against President Donald Trump's administration's immigration policies. The demonstrations come as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson warns that ICE is planning to increase their operations in the city.
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The mayor's chief of staff said federal agents received notice to deploy to five Democrat-led cities, including Chicago — where recent actions have already drawn thousands to the streets in protest.
According to the group’s website, similar protests are set to kick off in more than 1,000 cities across the country, including several Chicago suburbs. The rallies are intended to counter the military parade president Donald Trump has planned to mark the U.
CNN Law Enforcement Correspondent Whitney Wild reports that a car was seen driving through an ICE demonstration near Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago. The car appears to push a few sign holders before continuing through the protest and speeding away.